9/18/2025-Cal Ripken, Jr. sat down…finally

On this date in 1998, professional baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr., willingly ended his streak of 2,632 consecutive games played, breaking Lou Gehrig’s streak that had stood for 56 years.

Why is this important to you, killer sales pro?

Start with the drivers behind Cal’s success: persistence, consistency – and playing hurt.

On those days when you think you have nothing in the tank, think of Cal and find the extra gear! If Cal can play 16 SEASONS (!!!) without skipping a game, you can get on the sales field every day too.

Apply your newfound appreciation for consistency on prospecting action… and your attitude.

If you let out a little groan this morning when you saw you had scheduled a 30-minute block today for prospecting, go ahead and slap yourself gently on the cheek.

Next, put another prospecting block on your calendar for tomorrow. And Monday. And Tuesday. And for the next 16 seasons!

Consistent residency in the TOP 10% of the sales standings means consistent dedication.

As you watch Cal modestly describe what it meant to break a big Major League Baseball record in this two-minute video, you’ll see clearly that he went to work each day with the goal of playing at the highest level possible… every day.

Be like Cal…compete at your best.

Every day.