SalesQuotes: Lions and Gazelles on The Work Ethic

16 sales days left this month, 37 left this quarter Smonday*, November 7 “ Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle - when the sun comes up, you'd better be running. ” Unknown How to be luckier: 4 points (below) (you want to be luckier, don't you?) Also: Two quick video favorites Send to a friend  ι  Print  ι  Comment  ι  Subscribe       See the new pocket card A New Way To Cross The Line Check out our new Cross The Line pocket cards. They're a great way to remind yourself and others about choosing to commit to whatever it is that you do. (plus... the new design is so hot it'll burn a hole in your pocket) Sales luck... "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... Prepare. Work hard to be ready for the opportunities that are important to you. Research. Practice. Perfect. Be awake. Pay attention to the people, events, and things around you. Evaluate logically and trust your gut instinct. Take action. Put yourself out there. Explore. Be vulnerable. Make contact with people. Take risks. 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). (inspire someone with a Push Your Luck pocket card or wristband) __________ I can't stand how good this 1 minute is from Nike. I've seen it over 50 times and it still gets me. A great weekly boost and reminder of what it takes to get lucky (hint: it's work). If you haven't seen this little guy, maybe he can help you get rolling (1 minute). *Smonday: the first day of the week for a Smover. Grab today's mini poster (pdf) © 1998-2011 Give More Media Inc. 2500 Gaskins Road (804) 762-4500 ext. 303 Richmond, VA 23238 USA SParker@GiveMore.com Subscribe  |  Change preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Advertise