Roosevelt on Becoming Heroes
“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each business that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, learning we have the strength to stare it down.”
–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962)
U.N. diplomat, humanitarian, U.S. first lady
Sales luck…
"Diligence is the mother of excellent luck."
- Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer
luck: noun: a force that makes things happen
You want more luck? Be the force that makes it happen…
- Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are vital to you. Research. Practice. Perfect.
- Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and entrust your gut instinct.
- Take action. Place yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks.
- Expect clear results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.
That’s it. Now go be fortunate (and sell something).
(inspire someone with the Push Your Luck card or wristband)
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Have you seen Viktor Frankl’s (Holocaust survivor and instigator of the classic, A Man’s Search for Meaning – a JustSell favorite) talk on inspiring others and ourselves (4.5 minutes)? The concluding thought on sparks and presupposing is fantastic.