I spend a lot of time writing about sales, but it's important to remember that your mindset and well-being are the most important factors in your personal and professional success. I submit the following for your consideration:
Take care of your own health first. It's your number one priority.
Invest time and energy in the important relationships in your life. They are everything. Remember that your parents have less time than you.
Avoid drugs, alcohol, and people who would have you abuse them.
Keep a small circle of friends who have very high standards and who are motivated to reach their goals.
Never concern yourself with the opinions of people who will not be at your funeral.
Don't go into debt to buy something with zero return on investment.
Refuse to interpret negative events as catastrophic. Your life will continue, and your future will be what you make of it.
Don't talk poorly about people behind their backs. By doing so, you make it difficult for anyone to trust you to speak well of them.
Start working as early as you can and build a work ethic you can apply to every area of your life.
Start saving money as soon as you collect a paycheck, and invest as much as you can as early as possible.
Liberate yourself as early as possible by deciding to do whatever you want with your one life. It’s not too late to start.
Avoid people who would have you lower your standards.
Know that your parents love you even if you don’t follow the path they chose for you. Your life is your own, free from any obligation.
Never follow the crowd. Make your path your own.
Read books and other deep, long-form content. Avoid what is shallow and ephemeral.
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Anthony Iannarino is a writer, an international speaker, and an entrepreneur. He is the author of four books on the modern sales approach, one book on sales leadership, and his latest book called The Negativity Fast releases on 10.31.23. Anthony posts daily content here at TheSalesBlog.com.
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