Over the past 2 weeks, I know that many of us have invested a significant part of out lives watching the Olympics and rooting for the American atheletes. Fortunately, we have had much to cheer about and be happy for as a nation.
For me, I'm struck with the tremendous feeling that must go along with winning the gold medal. It's exhilarating. To some it leaves them nearly speechless.
It's the culmination of years of preparation. They train for it. They set goals. They plan for it. They dream about it. They want it. They desire it.
Then they do what they've prepared themselves to do, and one athlete in each sport actually demonstrates to the world that they are the best in that event at that moment.
Gold medals are not awarded for sales; however, we can still approach sales with the same dedication and enthusiasm to be the best there is. It doesn't happen overnight, and it's doesn't come lightly.
Being the best can be it's own reward. We can all be champions.
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Steve, Great post! I agree and have so enjoyed the games.... I have found myself yelling for someone usually at the ungodly hour of midnight ( waking my poor husband who works early) Yesterday we both were yelling for the relay teams... such inspiration and a great distraction from all the negativity out there....
Shannon,
I know. Before they started I told myself that I wouldn't get too involved watching the events. SO much for that plan. Oh well - great motivation from watching.
Steve
Steve, I mirror your thoughts on this. When I was a small boy and remember watching the olympics in 1972 when Mark Spitz won medals and set records, I can remember counting in my head how old I would be when the next Olympics came around. 13 in 1976 and 17 in 1980. That was my year, I was going to be in the Olympics. Of course, we did not go to the Olympics in 1980 and although I was not going to make it, I was still disappointed. Nonetheless, since then, I have lived vicariously through these great athletes. They are nothing short of amazing. Each Olympics has had a special place in our collective memories and it is truly a spectacle that we should all be inspired. The 2008 Beijing Olympics was one for the history books. A proud moment for the whole world to celebrate.
Thanks for the post
Bo
Bo,
Thanks for the walk down memory lane. I think many us can relate to that. You left out one important detail - what were you going to be in the Olympics doing? Were you actually training for an event?
Steve
Steve, Correct as usual! my best advise to a newbie to sales... find a peer that you respect and do what they do. I know I look back at my success in the business and for me it was Monday Morning meetings with a group of guys that knew what they were doing.... and I said to myself, If they can do it you can.... A case of positive peer pressure. If you hang around flowers you come home smelling rosey.... if you hang around crap, you smell crappy! it is that simple!
There is so much happiness at the games and just as much dissapointment. All the training in the world cannot help you fortell the outcome of a situation you have trained for. All you can do is rely on your training, do your best and take your best advantage of the situation.
Robert,
That's real good advice - the mastermind principle. Many times, you are or become who you associate with.
Steve
Leslie.
At least in sales when we have a setback or one that gets away we're able to right back at it. :)
Steve