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On this date in 1998, professional baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr., ended his streak of 2,632 consecutive games played. Ripken still holds the record having surpassed Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,130 that had stood for 56 years.
Why is this important to you, killer sales pro?
Persistence, consistency…and playing hurt are all parallel themes that might inspire your high-performance strategy.
Even on those days when you have nothing in the tank, think of Cal and get out there! There's always something you can do to serve your customers and contribute to your business.
Do
Today…focus on perseverance as a core seller trait.
Do something that represents prolonged commitment and dedication. Even if it means you start a streak at something today, do it. Start it.
It could be you decide to prospect for thirty minutes today…! Good. Do it, and then again tomorrow.
You may choose to proactively surface objections in every prospect meeting…starting today. Good. Do it.
But note that doing it in every buyer meeting is the definition of perseverance.
Oomph
In this 2-minute video, Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on his record games-played streak and the inspiration he felt for the original owner of the record: Lou Gehrig.
The message of this clip is powerful, even for those who don't follow baseball. Ripken wasn't consumed with the record, he merely wanted to push himself to perform at his highest level each and every game.
Ripken epitomizes the mantra: be the best you can possibly be…all the time!
In this 2-minute video, Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on his record games-played streak and the inspiration he felt for the original owner of the record: Lou Gehrig.
The message of this clip is powerful, even for those who don't follow baseball. Ripken wasn't consumed with the record, he merely wanted to push himself to perform at his highest level each and every game.
Ripken epitomizes the mantra: be the best you can possibly be…all the time!
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