Happy Friday!
Remember Adam Ant?
Yes, the singer from the 80's that wore British clothing from the 18th century with a pony tail.
He had a couple of hits but one of them had a chorus that said,
"Don't drink, don't smoke...what do you do?
Catchy hook and cheesy 80's flair but I am a child of the 80's so it works for me!
Have to admit, I don't drink. Once, twice a year and something sweet when I do...like Bailey's Irish Cream...makes sense - my middle name is "Laird", which is Irish for Lord!
I don't smoke either, no offense to my friends who lite up, but just cant do it.
What do I do?
Cupcakes!
Yes, for those of you that watch my videos I have kicked the Little Debbie habit. I was partial to the Swiss Rolls full of gooey cheap cream on the inside and flaky chocolate substance on the outside.
I kicked that habit...and upgraded to high-end cupcakes...the $4 a piece variety.
I don't eat them often and I am not addicted like I was to LD (my nickname for Little Debbie!) but it is a "cheaters day" treat to reward myself for a week of kale and broccoli and the Spartacus Workout. Usually one a month will do.
What do you do...what habits do you need to kick?
There are a few standard ones for sales people...
Procrastination?
The "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" mentality keep sales people from doing paperwork (even submitting business!)...from doing their certifications and continuing education... from calling to get referrals!
Discouragement?
The euphoria of the close from yesterday is wiped away by the no-show today. Or a dry spell of activity has them ready to throw in the towel.
Self Doubt?
Ususally comes out as something that is wrong with everything else...the leads, the prospects, the products, the management. Deep down...it is really something on the inside of them.
There are others but you get the point. I am not bashing nor am I being judgemental or hypocritical. I have things beside cupcakes I wrestle with to, but I keep typing anyway. I keep writing books anyway...I keep believing...
Knowing that continued action will deliver me from a "lower vice" to a "higher nice".
A cupcake a month is way higher than 6 LD's in a sitting...twice a week...with a pint of milk...
Feel me?
As we come close to the end of the 7 elements of the Evolution of Completion, I believe habits to be the most important one.
They define your character because they represent who you are without pretense, without preparation, the person you would be on a moments notice when all hell breaks loose.
It has to be in you to come out of you....if it doesn't support the best you, then it shouldn't be in there...it has to go!
Kick the habit!
Until tomorrow, I wish you Money, Power, Success!
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