#71: 9 Ways to Build Resilience and Grit in Sales

You might be skilled, talented, educated, and brilliant as a salesperson. But, if you are not resilient, persistent, and gritty, you will never make the most of those other attributes. Resilience and grit might be the missing ingredients in your quest for success in sales. Try these techniques to increase your resilience and grit: 1. Stay in contact with others. 2. Have high hopes. 3. Know that the most successful people are those with the most resilience. 4. Take excellent care of yourself. 5. Be active, not passive. 6. Give yourself mental breaks. 7. Remind yourself of all the adversity you've overcome since childhood. 8. Live a life that revolves around your interests. 9. Hang around with resilient people. What could you do with your career in sales if you were the most resilient and gritty person you knew? You would be unstoppable! Most salespeople spend their time trying to improve their skills. It might be more productive to learn how to apply your skills regardless of the situation. Build resilience and grit into your sales career and enjoy greater success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices