Everything Always Reverts Back to Sales

Think about it. Everything you do in your daily life reverts back to sales. Every person on this planet is a sales person whether you like it or not. Have you ever sold any of your possessions? Have you ever tried to get someone to see your point of view? Have you ever tried to get your crush to fall in love with you? Have you ever asked your boss for a raise? IT ALL REVERTS BACK TO SALES!

That is why I am so passionate about sales and helping people better their sales skills. I know that it is all around us. It is in our blood. You cannot avoid it. So why not embrace it?! I’ll tell you why… because somewhere along your life you encountered an unethical salesperson. This may have been someone that screwed you over on a deal. This may have been a friend or loved one that you trusted that took advantage of you for their own selfish gain. This may have been your car salesman that lied about something and you believed them. Whatever it may have been you need to let that go. You have to trust again. There is good in people! Don’t let them tarnish future business or experiences for you. I always love this example because people seem to relate to it most…. You wouldn’t just give up on dating because your first love failed… Would you? I know what you are thinking… Cody I did do that! Maybe temporarily. In the end, you got back up on that horse and found the right person for you (or maybe you are still in search of that person). But the key is you can’t let that shitty boyfriend/girlfriend you had in the past destroy your future relationships! That is how they will continue to fail. So embrace sales! It is the easiest way to get ahead in life. To get what you want. To accomplish your goals. To be happy. To find success.

Now take a moment going forward and look around you. Do you notice all these sales transactions? Maybe it’s a salesman that shows up at your doorstep to try to get you to buy their product? Maybe it’s your loved one trying to convince you to visit their parents for your weekend plans? Maybe it’s your friend trying to give them a deal on the product you sell? Whatever the case may be. Look out for it!

I seem to notice it most online. I am constantly noticing ads on my social media, advertising banners, product placements, typical commercials, as well as the oh so clever product/name drop in articles. You will see that there is constantly someone trying to sell you something. The second you realize is when you can truly understand the concept of it. You ever realize why someone like Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time (if you don’t admit this you are just stubborn… or a dolphins fan or something)? It because he has a complete understanding of all aspects of the game! He isn’t the most talented. He isn’t the smartest. He isn’t the fastest. He isn’t the biggest. He understands everything there is to know. He turns average talent into Super Bowl champions. Think of the adversity he has faced that he could have just given up at any time. Instead, he quit making bullshit excuses and made the most of the cards he was dealt. You too can turn the average hand you were dealt into a dynasty of success. It takes commitment, hard-work, enthusiasm, confidence, a can-do attitude, and some STONES (or LADY STONES)!

So, I challenge you to know all that you can about this concept of sales! I guarantee that you will be able to get so much farther in life; so much faster than you thought. Personally, I cannot get enough of it. I wish I understood the importance of sales sooner. I am 25 and have been learning about it non-stop for about a year now. If only I started when I was 18! But that just means that I have some catching up to do. You may have some too… but it is never too late (and that goes for everything in life).

Please comment below and let me know your thoughts! I would love to hear of anyone’s successes as those inspire me!

Hold yourself accountable! Let go of the excuses!

-Cody

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