Franklin on Rising and Shining

 

The sleeping fox
catches no poultry.”

– Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer

Sales virtues…

In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he lists 13 life virtues worth pursuing – several apply directly to those who drive revenue – each builds upon the previous…

  1. Temperance: Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
  2. Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
  3. Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
  4. Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

Franklin on The Foolish

 

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.

–Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer

In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he lists 13 life virtues worth pursuing – several apply directly to those who drive revenue – each builds upon the previous…

  1. Temperance: Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
  2. Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
  3. Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
  4. Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

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Disraeli on Boldness

Life is too short to be little.”

–Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881)

British prime minister and writer

Sales reminder…

Take action.

Make the call (contact).

Ask the (real) questions.

Seek out the objections (the truth).

Close.

Don’t waste a moment going through the motions. (no gomos)

You’re in sales. Everyone depends on you.

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