Do you agree?

Someone asked me recently what foundations I use to base my work on. I decided to put those into writing for them and send ten points for discussion. These are just my personal thoughts and created an interesting conversation

 

1.        Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement and failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, and a rational outlook, which eventually leads to success

 

2.       You are what you think. Have attention to this. Talk to yourself like you would someone else and control what you think. What to Say When you Talk To Yourself  by Shad Helmstetter is an excellent book if you are interested in this topic.

 

3.       Exercise a lot. My best work is when I am fit and focused. If you are in a rut, review your lifestyle and take decisive action.

 

4.       Success breeds success. Get ahead and stay there. It is a lot easier than always having to fight all the time.

 

5.       Plan and execute. Set yourself power hours and don’t be distracted. Most things can wait, especially e-mail.

 

6.       Talk to people. On the phone, at meetings. Have conversations and things happen.

 

7.       Have an idea of your business ethics and use them when in a tricky situation. I did this with a client some time ago which caused us some short term pain but ended up being our most rewarding account. It is useful to have a platform to base your decisions on.

 

8.       Take Time out – sometimes you are too tired and need to step away. Fighting on can cause more damage so relax, rest and do what you need to recharge the batteries. Keep a balance

 

9.       Make time for fun. At work your team needs to enjoy themselves. A bit of friendly banter always helps as do events and stepping away from normal tasks through team events

 

10.   Tame the Chimp – not always easy but something I have worked on over the years. He needs a to be heard but don’t let him run your life. Be aware of your thoughts but don’t let them control you.

 

 

Damian Eyre | Director T: 0208 834 1392 | M: 07795 471963 http://www.saleslogic.co.uk/