A few years ago I saw Death of a Salesman, a very powerful and emotional play. I also read it when I was a teenager, and swore the last thing I would ever be was a salesperson (go figure) because:
- I didn't want to be so needy, dependent on others as Willy Loman
- I didn't want to live my life without love from my family
- I didn't want to say things to please vs. say what I really mean
- I didn't want to base my happiness on how and if others received me or gave me an order
- I didn't want to be away so much from my family that we would disconnect
- I didn't want to be so lonely.
So here are my Death of a Salesman resolutions to be a better salesperson and human being:
- I will be as successful as possible without being overly defined as a salesperson
- Selling is not a way for me to get accolades and fill the emptiness inside of me
- I will say what I want to say in a polite, caring but direct way vs. lack integrity
- I will revel in my capabilities and express myself confidently vs. in a needy way
- I will help people because I want and like to
- I will not define my happiness by how many orders I have
- If you can’t understand my value to you, so be it.
- Being offended or bothered by people being impolite, is aligned with needing their confirmation. I won’t be offended any longer.
- I will do things I want to do vs. the things I am fearful about not doing
- I will have confidence that all will be fine regardless of the outcome
With these resolutions I will:
- do better for people
- do an even better job than I already do
- be happier and make those around me happier
- and make more money
Nice combination!
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