SUCCESS

I recently saw a meme which I found pretty humorous. It showed a picture of a guy with a frustrated face and on the front of it it said “ I’ve been working in sales for one full month and I can’t believe I’m not a millionaire yet.”

Although that draws a chuckle, unfortunately it does describe the lack of patience and commitment that many people have. The truth is, it takes many years of hard work and commitment to become an overnight success.

Many people do not achieve success because they fail to understand that success takes time. A lot of people will start something and then complain about how they are not successful three or six months later.
I have seen some people work for three months and they make the mistake of comparing themselves with someone that has worked hard for 10 years. Although you can achieve some success in three months, you cannot achieve big meaningful results in that time.

Real success takes time. Time gives you a chance to improve on your knowledge of your products. Time also allows you to become better at what you do.
When you commit to becoming successful, it’s going to take energy, sacrifice and a passionate desire to succeed. There will be mistakes and failure along the way. You must understand that mistakes and failure are the bridges you cross on your way to success.

When you set a big goal, it’s also important that in order to achieve that big goal, you must have small goals along the way. A while back, I remember speaking to someone and they told me about a big goal that they would like to accomplish. I explained to him that it would probably take a good 10 years of hard work and commitment to get there. He replied, “ Wow! In 10 years I will be 45 years old.” Of course I came back with this reply-“ if you don’t commit to work hard for the next 10 years on that goal, how old will you be then?” The message was received.

The time is going to go by anyway. My philosophy is that you might as well work hard towards your dreams and make it happen. Unfortunately, we live in an immediate gratification society. We want it and we want it right now. Most attempt the path of least resistance when it comes to achieving success. Many are looking for the get rich quick scheme. They may have a spark in the beginning but

they ultimately fail because they do not stick with it long enough. They did not see their dream through to the end.
There are no shortcuts to success. There are no such things as get rich quick schemes. You will not find a “drive thru” success program. You must take advantage of your opportunity and work hard at it consistently. The discipline and the consistency is what is going to make the difference.
So if you’re not where you want to be yet, don’t fret. Write out exactly what you would like to achieve and how achieving your dream will impact your life. Become passionate about what you are doing. The passion will keep you energized for the long-haul.

Don’t just talk about success. Write out a success roadmap. Have a business plan and make sure it is very specific. Once you have done this, take action.

Having success is all about your daily habits. You have to find a way to incorporate your success plan into your daily life so it actually becomes a routine.
Most of all, no matter what happens, stick to it. Never ever give up! Don’t let anything or anybody discourage you. If you keep focusing on the end goal, eventually you will get there. And when you do, it will be so worth it. You will be thankful that you took the time and made the commitment to work at your dreams.

This is your time! Make that daily commitment and don’t look back. Your future self will thank you.

Happy Selling,

David