Paine on Loving The Smover

 

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”

–Thomas Paine (1737–1809)

American political theorist & writer

In early 1776, Thomas Paine published the best-selling pamphlet Common Sense. It sold more than 500,000 copies (before the Internet), influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and set the stage for The American Revolution (some pretty powerful words).

 

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Nietzsche on Strength Training

 

“What does not destroy me,
makes me stronger.”

–Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
German philosopher

Objections are a requirement to a successful salesday. It means you’re engaging your prospects and customers and helps you move the sales process along (or end the process with an unqualified prospect).

 

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Roosevelt on Becoming Heroes

“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 – 1962)
U.N. diplomat, humanitarian, U.S. first lady

“Diligence is the mother of good 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…

  1. Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are important to you. Research. Practice. Perfect.
  2. Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and trust your gut instinct.
  3. Take action. Put yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks.
  4. Expect positive results. Optimism improves your chances. If (when) you fail, embrace the lesson and continue on, smarter.

 


 
That’s it. Now go be lucky (and sell something).

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