Muhammad Ali was a fantastic seller

On this day in 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his last professional bout, losing to Trevor Berbick by a decision.

Why is this important to you, noble sales-fighter?

You and Ali are very alike…you’re street fighters.

You fight through customer walls (…and internal walls too).

You fight through usernames and passwords. (…it’s the small things that are grinding, huh?)

You fight through competitive attacks.

And…you fight to keep going…so you can fight again!

Your fight is actually quite impressive!

To succeed in anything, you must know what you’re fighting for.

Why are you getting up every morning and climbing back inside the ring?

Are you playing for your children’s education? For a second home at the lake where you spent your childhood? To clear debt?

Getting up is easier when your purpose is defined.

On November 10, MySalesDay urged you to work on your personal manifesto; today, dig that post up and let it inspire you to define your 2026 Fight.

Today, edit your manifesto, or simply read what you wrote to help you set up for January!

Watch this entertaining YT Short to hear how Ali answered the question about his training strategy and keys to his success. (In Ali fashion, his answer was colorful and funny!)

Ali knew his sacrifices and training were the keys to getting what he wanted, and he desperately wanted to be The Greatest.

Again, you have much in common with him.