Are You Stuck In Third Gear?

Some jobs are like driving an automatic. You learn the system quickly; turn the key and when you get up to speed, you cruise.

I’ve always liked the analogy that a job in sales is more like driving a semi truck. You know the one’s with 18 gears? Barely time to coast, you’re constantly changing gears to get the best out of your motor (YOU).

So here’s the question. What gear are you in? Is it first? Second? Third? Because, let me tell you; if you’re cruising and trying to make a living in sales, pull over and catch the damn bus! Changing gears doesn’t mean you have to make monumental shifts. Lots of small shifts all add up to help a motor get you places.

Changing gears might mean you have to learn something new so you can talk to your clients with additional insight.

Changing gears might mean you need to start working on your physical fitness so you have more energy and clarity.

Changing gears might mean you might need to stop that anti social habit that’s wasting your valuable time.

Changing gears might mean that you need to re-adjust your attitude…

Remember; you are the driver and only you can shift the gears that will get you to the place you need to be.