In addition, the simplistic quote above speaks to the power of self-affirmation – the belief in oneself, one’s ability to achieve goes far beyond our comprehension – as humans we – YOU – have an extraordinary ability to achieve greatness but it does begin with you.

Simplicity and self affirmation – two keys to success in life.

When you ask the question, ‘…can I do that?’

“Of course you can!”

Until next week, continued success…Cliff

Each of you has the possibility and capability of being GREAT, question is; do you believe it?

Over my life in sports, academics and in my personal and business life, I have found that a good positive attitude and a belief in oneself are two of the biggest determining factors in becoming successful. It is a known fact that athletes that ‘see’ themselves winning and on the medal stand excel, and business entrepreneurs and top salespeople that have a vision of where they are headed and despite what befalls them, stay true the course – those are the ones that excel and go on to greatness.

I recently watched a special on the development of the “flash-frozen food industry”; I never knew that Clarence Birdseye was on a hunting expedition in Alaska and watch the fisherman there pulling fish from the water and watching them freeze almost immediately due to the cold or a moose that was killed and how the carcass would stay preserved in the cold was the impetus of that industry. He was laughed at, scoffed but none-the-less he BELIEVED in his vision and himself and created an industry that has changed our lives dramatically.

In this case, he ‘thrust greatness upon” himself, didn’t take the ‘easy’ road. I want you to stop this week and challenge yourself to something great like, making 10 more phone calls today and every day this month, 10 cold calls this month and set a goal to increase your margins 5% on every sale this month – you’ll be surprised at the outcome.

Expect greatness for yourself – I believe you can…do you?

Until next week, continued success…Cliff

When Thomas Edison was on his quest to invent the light bulb, he FAILED at over 1,700 attempts; when a reporter asked him how he felt about all of his failures, he responded, “…I have now figured out 1,700 ways NOT to make a light bulb…” – so you see, it’s ALL about your attitude.

As you begin the month and the upcoming year, remember this, write it down, instill this in every salesperson in your organization talk about it and see the benefits of letting go and jumping out of the comfort of your nest. Soar to greatness; I believe you can!

Until next week, continued success…Cliff

I am your constant companion.

I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command.

Half of the things you do you might as well turn over to me and I will do them – quickly and correctly.

I am easily managed – you must be firm with me.
Show me exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons, I will do it automatically.

I am the servant of great people, and alas, of all failures as well.
Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.

I am not a machine though I work with the precision of a machine plus the intelligence of a person.

You may run me for profit or run me for ruin – it makes no difference to me.

Take me, train me, be firm with me, and I will place the world at your feet.

Be easy with me and I will destroy you.

Who am I?

I am Habit.