The Journey - It's A Con Game!

Chili Con Carne...Chili with beans

 

Nachos Con Queso...Nachos with cheese

 

Margarita Con Sal...Margarita with salt.

 

Hey, I am not satisfied just ordering a number #13...I want to speak the language!  You should hear me roll my R's!

 

What is the common word above?

 

Con

 

From the Latin, it means "with" ...it combines two things and makes them one.  Then very paradoxically, it can also mean "in opposition or disagreement with"...the pro...and the

 

Con

 

Ok, Brandon...which one is it?

 

That depends on your state of mind...what you think and what you say...which becomes what you do...Action.  Lets take another look at our Evolution of Completion progression;

The things you think and say on a continal basis will become your actions.  It is a physical demonstration of all that is building up inside of you.  Some of our actions support the goals we just defined yesterday and some of them are in opposition...   Let's review some more words with "con" as the prefix and see that you think in regards to actions you take on a daily basis to be successful in sales;   Contradictory - Conflict - Contempt - Concede   Ok...enough.  As you look at these words, there is a feeling of negativity that takes over.  As it relates to success, actions taken with any of these words will "self-sabotage" it.   If you don't make the prospecting calls then your actions are contradictory and you are self-sabotaging your success.   If you continue to have conflict with your clients then you are self-sabotaging your success.   If you have contempt (you can still disagree!) for the government, taxes, and rules and regulations for your profession you are self-sabotaging your success.   If you concede that this will not be a productive day, a good month or you will not make your annual goals, then you are self-sabotaging your success.   What if your actions are purposeful con passion...what if they are Congruent?   When your thoughts, words and actions are in line you are then in a position to ACT in the single greatest "con" word I know...   Confidence   Fidence is another Latin word which means "Fidelity".   If a stereo is "high fidelity" it means it represents the sound with clarity...true to the intent of the musician.   In marriage, fidelity means not to cheat...to be true to the person you chose as a life mate... faithful.   In it's essence, Confidence means to Act With Faith...   What about these words...more positive "con"s...   Conviction - Concentration - Connection - Convinced   When you act like this, the results will be amazing.  You will be bolder, more resolute.  You will not procrastinate and daily action will be immediately rewarded with the mindset of "I want more...and I am ready for more!"    The object in motion (action)...stays in motion...and builds momentum.  Choose your words wisely as they will govern your actions.   Do you need more confidence?  Remember...   It's Just A Con Game!   Until tomorrow, I wish you Money, Power, Success!

Next Time: The Journey - The Other Napoleon!