Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Power to adapt

In the last couple of years I have had the unique opportunity to travel from Jamaica to Banff Canada. From NY to CA. Hot to cold, dry to wet from heavily populated to to sparse.

After seeing So CAL last week I wonder why anyone would live anywhere else (Except from the cost of living). Great temperatures, not a cloud to be seen in 5 days. Then I realized the ability for the human race to adapt. In contrast to SO CAL, Duluth MN. 8 weeks of summer, tundra the rest of the time. (OK I am exaggerating) However cold, windy, lake effect snow and more. Point being, people adapt. Can learn to accept almost anything.

That can be the problem also. As sales people we can get used to work load, performance and customer service levels. It is the most effective people that can continue improving. Not just getting stuck with the status quo.

Challenge yourself, don't get comfortable. If your not growing you are shrinking. Focus on continuous improvement. Find someone to keep you challenged. It is painful, lots of work still the rewards are amazing.

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