Believe In Yourself

Many of us in sales have a constant struggle when it comes to attitude and belief, especially in our attitudes towards ourselves. We need reinforcement, whether it is from our sales manager or boss, books, motivational recordings, spouse or friend.

The book Three Feet from Gold has this pertinent little aphorism that we need to be reminded of from time to time:

People doubt their beliefs,
But believe their doubts.
Believe in yourself,
And the world will believe in you.
(Page 124, Three Feet from Gold)

So, how much do you believe in yourself?

There is a funny Shoe comic strip that relates to what we are speaking of here.

Shoe, the crusty old newspaper editor is pitching in a baseball game and his team is behind. The catcher comes out to the pitcher’s mound to have a chat with Shoe. The catcher says, “You just need to have a little faith in yourself and your curve ball.”

As the catcher returns to his position, Shoe mutters to himself. “That’s easy for you to say. When it comes to believing in myself I’m an agnostic.”

That’s the secret, though, isn’t it? Believe in yourself.

Brian Tracy loves to say and write these motivating words. "I like myself. I really like myself.”

I use the phrase “I approve of myself.”

What works for you? What do you want to believe about yourself?

It’s all in the state of mind.

Believe in yourself,
And the world will believe in you.

Try it today, on your next sales call.

I can do this!
I am capable!
I know my stuff!
I believe in ME!