7/31/2024-On this day, Michael Phelps won gold

With 39 swimming world records, Michael Phelps is an athlete worth studying. His dedication to winning is a model for every seller trying to stay in the *TOP 10%.

On this day in 2012, Michael Phelps captured an unprecedented 19th career Olympic medal in London when he helped the U.S. team win a relay race.

Over his prodigious career, Michael secured 28 medals before hanging up his Speedo.

Why is this important to you, you Olympic seller?

Michael knew that goals – and Golds – were attainable only through a non-negotiable commitment to training.

For Michael, the difference in "medaling" versus finishing in whatever place was minute; his incredible focus and dedication got him what he wanted.

Today, take stock of your training regimen.

Do you spend enough time in the pool?

When was the last time you compared outreach prospecting BPs with a peer? When did you last sit with your manager and analyze a recent pitch meeting? When was the last time you role-played your differentiators?

Skills rarely improve on their own…or by thinking about them.

You’ll learn to swim better and faster each time you get in the pool.

With 28 total medals in the Olympics, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Phelps holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), individual event golds (13), and total Olympic medals in individual events (16).

At the Athens games in ’04, Michael tied the record of eight medals of any color at a single games held by gymnast Alexander Dityatin. (MP won six gold and two bronze medals.)

The list of Michael’s wins goes on and on. And yet, behind each and every one of those wins was its own powerful package of sacrifice and dedication.

Michael Phelps offers 28 reminders that you have more to give and learn. Get in the pool.

"The great do things when they don’t always want to do them."

Of course, Michael is talking about how winners are wired.

As you enjoy this Short featuring Michael’s attitude about training, ask yourself what it would take for you to kick it up a bit.

Beyond what you dutifully and willingly read in MySalesDay, how can you incorporate more skill development training into your life?