If you saw, heard, or read my sales tip that was released yesterday (Jan. 4, 2016), then you know what's coming in this blog post. You heard me say that I missed my 2015 sales and income goals badly. You know that I know why that happened.
It comes down to one word: Must.
My failure, then, also can be summed up in one word: Should.
You see, although I had lofty goals for the year, I lacked commitment to them. I hoped that my sales would grow and I wanted to make more money. My goals were "shoulds." They were about as solid as water vapor.
Don't get me wrong; I tried. It's not like I posted numbers and then made little attempt. But too many days passed without any sales activity. I knew what I needed to do; I just didn't do it consistently.
My goals were "shoulds."
Had my goals been "musts," I guarantee I would’ve come a lot closer to them. I would've made more sales calls. And this act alone would've made a difference.
Mentally, the difference between "should" and "must" is like turning up and dial. If my goal is to make seven sales calls a day, which it is, and I approach that goal with the thinking that it is nonnegotiable, the calls will get made. But thinking, "I really should make some sales calls now," is often followed by, "and I will, right after I do something else."
And thus, another day goes by full of good intentions but not exactly full sales calls.
Now the page on the calendar has turned, and it is a new year and a new opportunity to get it right. My goals are now musts and I bring a new attitude to my commitment.
This blog was written on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, and I am getting a head start on things: I made 17 sales calls today!
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