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Skill
On this date in 1998, professional baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr., ended his streak of 2,632 consecutive games played, breaking 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 – were part of Cal's formula for longevity, and that's a good plan for every seller.
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 how your perseverance can be used to push business forward.
If you reserved a thirty-minute calendar block today for prospecting…push it to 45 minutes. (60 is even better.)
If your manager's tepid reaction to an idea you have for a prospect makes you feel like giving up…first go test it in the market. Float it by a few of your KDMs and see how they respond. (They may love it.)
Whatever you face today, make perseverance your superpower and see how far you can go.
Oomph
As you watch Cal modestly describe what it meant to break a significant record in this short video, you'll see clearly that he went to work each day with only one goal: playing at the highest level possible. Every day.
Be like Cal…compete at your best.
Every day.
As you watch Cal modestly describe what it meant to break a significant record in this short video, you'll see clearly that he went to work each day with only one goal: playing at the highest level possible. Every day.
Be like Cal…compete at your best.
Every day.
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