Rejection is Essential When it Comes to Selling March 2, 2006
Selling is definitely not a field for the shy, timid and sensitive people. Only the assertive, confident, courteous and persistent can strike it rich in the field of selling.
You see, rejection is the best teacher a sales professional can have and we should treasure that teacher. When I came to America, I was a broke immigrant unable to speak English in Miami. Everywhere I went to look for a job, I was turn down.
I never forget the day I was turn down by a supervisor at Mc Donald’s. He said I didn’t speak English. I was puzzled. I wondered how much English the trash cans spoke. I was hurt and I cried.
Here’s what I learned from that experience: Rejection is not really a bad thing. It gives us the opportunity to improve and change whatever we are not doing right. After I was turn down, I vowed to learn English.
I bought a small dictionary and I started writing three words on my hand everyday. At the end of the week, I would review my words. I then started to read children’s books because the words were easy.
Since then, I never look back. I am constantly mastering my vocabulary as well the way I pronounce words. Today, I am the author an award-winning book. I travel the country to keynote conferences. Had it not been for that rejection, I am sure if I would be of determined to learn English.
What about you? Did you analyze the last rejections to find out what it is you are not doing right? Perhaps you might need to polish your presentation skills, work on your attitude, be more considerate or whatever it may be.
Go for the Sale!
Rene Godefroy
Succeeding In Sales In Spite of The Economy
You and I can complain about the economy and how tough things are now versus 10 years ago. But do you really think the state of the economy has anything to do with the size of your bank account?
I don’t think so. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I know some industries are directly impacted by the economy. But, is there anyone in your industry who is doing great while your struggle?
That’s the answer! If others are doing excellent, so can you. You see, I believe that there’s one way to change the economy even though you don’t have any power to change policies or make laws. Would you like to know how?
Great. The answer very simple and ancient. Change the economy inside you and watch the economy without changing rapidly. This, my friend, is like waving a magic wand. You can decide to wake up tomorrow and do something about the economy. What power?
So, stop the complaining, moaning and gripping. Do something about it. I know you can. You have done incredible things before that you didn’t think you could. Go ahead. Draw upon your past successes in order to change your present failures.
Much success to you.
Rene Godefroy
