Conrey is for Closers

That Dr. Seuss guy was pretty smart. It’s a shame we all forget about the great things he taught us when we were kids. Imagine him as a sales man. Green Eggs and Ham may have the most persistent salesman of all time in it – that Sam never does give up until he gets his close. The Cat in the Hat is all about being ultimately responsible for your actions. Then you get all these great quotes to keep in mind next time you are faced with a difficult day being a Salesman…

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” – Horton Hears a Who

Remember there is no client who doesn’t deserve your full attention and effort. It doesn’t matter if this is the biggest or smallest deal you’ve seen this year, the client deserves every bit the same treatment as your best ones – because they could be your best one soon.

“I’m telling you this ’cause you’re one of my friends. My alphabet starts where your alphabet ends! So, on beyond Z! It’s high time you were shown, That you don’t really know, All there is to be known.” – On Beyond Zebra!

There’s always more to learn, more to try, more to read or listen to. Be open-minded about new ways of doing things. If you’re not moving forward with new things, you’re behind the race.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. Its not” – The Lorax

Don’t bitch about your problems – solve them. Bitching gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.

“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Have faith in your own decisions, trust your gut and be ready to live with the path you’ve chosen. You’ll be the one to make your choices and be able to make changes the whole way. Its no one’s fault but your own. Own it.

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

Be real, this will pay off in time. Don’t sweat it about those who don’t “get it” or disagree with you. If you argue too hard you end up losing the war even if you “win” the battle.