How can you be happier tomorrow?

Something a bit different for this Easter weekend, which I have adapted from a Facebook post I read, helped me reflect on what was important.

Hi Reader

We convince ourselves that life in sales will be better after we get that first AE job, get a bigger territory, and then a promotion to sales manager. Then we are frustrated that the team aren't performing enough, and we'll be more content when they are.

After that, we were frustrated that we had an underperforming sales team to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are finally hitting their numbers consistently. We tell ourselves that our working life will be complete when our manager/company/team gets their act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice holiday, when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges, especially in the unpredictable world of B2B sales, where your results are affected by the emotional decisions of others.

It's best to admit this to yourself and choose to be happy anyway.

In a quote from Alfred D. Souza, he said,

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This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.

So, treasure every moment you have and treasure it more because you shared it with some special people, special enough to spend your time...and remember that time waits for no one.

So, stop waiting until you lose 3 kilograms, until you gain 3 kilograms, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you get promoted, until you hire a team, until you win that big account, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until winter, until your song comes on, until you've had a drink.... there is no better time than right now to be happy.

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Best,