Sales Fuel!

Since sales is a lifestyle and a way of life, then it will require all of you...mind, body and soul. It will be hard to give our best if any one of these three is lacking. Where I see neglect of the body, the mind is not sharp and the stamina required to put in the time is just not there. When the mind weakens, we reach for the "quick fixes" that destroy our health and well being. Our soul, which houses our will is weakened and rejection "feels" personal and we cant muster up enough juice to make one more phone call. We sabotage our success through our lack of focus and discipline on the two things we have great control over;

Fueling your body - "You can't work all day on an empty stomach." While a small point, it has huge ramifications. Sales people notoriously live on caffeine (Mountain Dew, Red Bulls and 5-Hour Energy), sugar (Snickers, Oreos, and M&M's), and fat, (fast food - generally eaten at the late night drive thru at Wendy's, Taco Bell and McDonalds). Forget the impact to your physiology...it also negatively impacts your psychology. 

I understand that in our mile a minute lifestyle that eating right can be difficult. The meetings are all over the place and the client wants to meet and Cheesecake Factory! Even under the pressure of that environment (and I have been there!), you can still order a salmon salad with dressing on the side...and the client isn't making you each cheesecake...or are they? You have FULL control of what goes in your mouth! What changes can you make today to get healthier options in your hectic day?
Fueling your mind - Dreading the day ahead will compound the physical effects of poor nutrition. Mentally, to create attitude of success, you have to feed your mind a steady diet of "I can" and "I am". For a while you have to fight the demons that would work to defeat you (they never completely go away but they lose their vigor over time - promise!).

Most of these demons are self-induced imaginations - GET RID OF THEM NOW! Daily Sales Crumbs are a great way to jump start your day. Yes, a shameless plug, but inspiration is necessary to combat the "blahs" that can easily derail momentum and hard fought progress. 

Stay committed to keeping your body and mind sharp and energized. Your soul will thank you and you will feel great each day...and the results will begin to line up with your commitment to wellness and wholeness!

Until tomorrow, I wish you Money, Power, Success!