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How To Grow Confidence When Selling #532
Often these days I see a lack of mindfulness and confidence in the profession of sales. Despite possessing strengths, and skills, sellers often fail to acknowledge their weaknesses and gaps. Not all sellers. Take you, for instance! Here you are, actively listening to Sales Babble and committed to enhancing your sales skills. Contrast that with your peers, who dismiss the idea of continuous improvement. You stand out because you believe in your ability to become better. That kind of confidence is invaluable. Lao Tzu frequently speaks about acceptance and its empowering effects, making our discussion on confidence when selling timely.”
Today’s Chapter: Confidence
The path of trial and error leads to mastery
By accepting fear as true
Lessons from failure
Confidence arrives
Built on a foundation of preparation.
Believing in themselves
The Master Seller allows things to unfold.
Not forcing things
They embody confidence, abundance, and mastery.
Today’s Story
Chris’s head shook with disbelief. The prospect was emphatic that they had no interest in advancing the deal. They’d taken another direction and, with that, they hung up the call. The deal was a huge opportunity, but now it was a huge failure. Chris was crushed.
“These things happen,” said Pat.
“Yes,” responded Chris. “But to be honest, it was my fault. I was showing off my during the demonstration. I took multiple swipes against the competition. I should have pitched the new SRV solution but I didn’t trust myself. I lacked confidence and instead went for bluster. Now it’s lost”.
“You’re right!” said Pat “But this is an opportunity to grow because we only learn from our mistakes, not from our wins. Confidence grows from repeated success. Are you going to make this mistake again?”
“No way!” barked Chris. “I won’t do that ever again.”
Take Action Quote
Each time we accept our failures we gain strength and courage. It’s in the doing do we discover confidence.
Lao Tzu wrote “Set an example for all. When you limit putting yourself on display, you shine forth. By not justifying yourself, you are distinguished. By not boasting, you receive recognition. By not bragging, you never falter. ” (TTC #22)
Sales is not an easy gig, but with a hot mug in one hand and confidence in the other, anything is possible.
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