What to do about Summer Fridays?

Summer Fridays are great, right? Even if you’re working today, everything feels more relaxed.

However, Summer Fridays come with mixed messages that can mess with your head.

"Go ahead, take Friday off…but, you’d better blow out your number this quarter. …hey, where ya going?? You’re actually taking the day off??"

The truth is, your quota doesn’t care what day it is…the quarterly clock never stops ticking.

So…what is the best way to play the Summer Fridays game?

Take ’em when you want and need, but don’t fall behind as a result.

If today’s calendar has been blocked for weeks with the words "SUMMER FRIDAY," then go have fun – and don’t look at your work phone.

But if you’re working today, make your effort meaningful.

You won’t get extra credit working today, but you’ll probably be rewarded and break through with some prospects this afternoon (…when every other seller is goofing off).

If you’re off today, maybe this two-minute clip of summer fun in Vermont will add to your anticipation for the day.

And if you’re working today, maybe this clip will get you excited for next Friday…when you have off.

(Ahhhhhh, Vermont!)