Found this quote the other day in my list of notes.  Could be helpful to all of us:

I will succeed because I am a winner
I will succeed because every lesson I’ve learned has prepared me for this challenge
I will succeed because I want to succeed and because people believe in me and trust me
I will succeed because success will help me grow into a bigger and better person
I will succeed because I know what I must do
I will succeed because my family is the foundation of my success
I will succeed because success is the most important legacy that I can bequeath to my children
I will succeed because my [spouse] and I are inseperable, unstoppable and uniquely talented
I will succeed because I’ve faced opportunities before and I have triumphed
I will succeed because success is the birthright I inherited from my parents and ancestors
I will succeed because I’ve always wanted to expand the range of challenges in my life
I will succeed because I have family, friends and acquaintances who want to and will help me
I will succeed because I am young, healthy and dynamic
I will succeed because my plan for success is flexible and my thirst for success is unquenchable
I WILL SUCCEED!

- Charles Surasky

It’s all about belief!  “If you think you can or you think you can’t…you’re right!”

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Yes, you may have read some of my posts before about sales. Everyone should have at least one sales job in their life if they want to feel complete! People that say sales isn’t for them are full of it: everyone sells something every day of their life. Have you ever had a job interview? You had to “sell” the interviewer on why you were the best for the job, didn’t you? Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend or family member? Weren’t you “selling” your foe on why your opinion or idea was the more correct? That’s what I thought!

So, to help you in your “sales endeavors”, here are a few great quotes I like to read from time to time. Use them!

I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in somethin, I sell it, and I sell it hard. - Estee Lauder

Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust. - Zig Ziglar

Consistency is a critical key to your success in sales. Whether you are making telephone calls, visiting clients, or direct marketing you have to hit your numbers everyday. A consistent sales work ethic will mak you more successful than the sporadic every third day over-achiever hands down. - Dennis R. Kyle, International Speaker

Are you convinced yet, or do you need more reasons why sales is a key part of success in any business? Nothing starts without a sale! If you haven’t developed a sales mentality yet, what better time to start than now…

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Enthusiasm is defined as “absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest” (http://dictionary.reference.com) Why is enthusiasm so important when building a business? Why is it important in any aspect of life?

I like to compare most things to sports. As I watch professional athletes in their area of expertise, the best, most “valuable players” all have this key characteristic: enthusiasm. These pictures should help prove my point:

Need I say more? All of these successful professionals are definitely “absorbing or controlling possession of the mind [in their]…interest or pursuit.”

How does this apply to starting a new eCommerce Business? Here are a few questions I ask myself as I assess my enthusiasm level:

1. Do I continually radiate enthusiasm? The very best in any profession realize that enthusiasm can be highly contagious; they look to spread it around at every opportunity. There’s no doubt about it, an enthusiastic approach to life will motivate and inspire those around you.
2. Do I share a constant supply of optimism and encouragement? Winners believe they can do anything. Their energetic approach gets others around them believing they can do anything too.
3. Do I radiate a sense of self-confidence? A winner’s quiet self-confidence reassures one and all that he or she is in total control of their future success.
4. Do I focus on being friendly to others, making sure I treat them the way I’d like to be treated? I know, the golden rule, but it works. You’ll discover that when you continually treat others with dignity and respect, your relationship and success will flourish.

After seriously evaluating my current level of enthusiasm, here are some things I try to do to improve:

• Surround myself with positive people
• Speak with enthusiasm and optimism
• Strive to enjoy people and relationships
• Accentuate the positive things in everyone and everything I’m around
• Track progress, take notes, and set small goals I can achieve

Enthusiasm and mindset are so crucial. If we are always trying to improve these little aspects of our day to day routine, the “big successes” will come. As the saying goes - “Small Success leads to Big Success!” Here’s one more quote that talks about enthusiasm:

Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no matter how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles. - Og Mandino

What effects have you all seen when you have a positive and enthusiastic outlook?

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