The Rushed Sale
You push for the sale.They agree. You chose for them.It won’t last.
Category: Storyteller
#0733 Not Yours – Theirs
You feel like you’re 95% there.Then it stalls. You send more information.Rework the proposal.Lower the price. And it still doesn’t convert. Your view of progress doesn’t count.
#0732 False Sense of Security
I’ll call you in three months. Two years later, they’re still in your pipeline.Not active. Just hopeful. False hope feels productive.
#0731 Move On
They didn’t get it.You move on. Try again with someone new.They don’t get it either. So you move on.
#0730 To The Rescue
You are the rescuer. You step in and solve it too early. It feels good.They appreciate it. The ownership is yours.They don’t move.
#0729 Turning Point
When it becomes a grind, that’s your clue. You were all excited.And then you weren’t. Nothing moved.You kept pushing. Now it feels like effort.
#0728 The Moment of Hesitation
You see the entire journey.They only see the beginning and the desired end. The bridge exists.They can’t see it. So they hesitate.
#0727 Alignment
In relationships, you propose when you’re fairly certain of a yes. In sales, proposals are often presented too early. You might be ready.They are not. Friction appears. A proposal should confirm alignment.Not create it.
#0725 More Information
They ask for more information. You send it.Nothing happens.You send more. They want time to think about it. You still think it’s their fault.
#0721 The Cost of Neutral
Neutral language feels safe. You avoid offending anyone. It keeps conversations calm. It allows everyone to stay comfortable. It keeps the room balanced. It leads to neutral ideas. But neutral ideas rarely travel very far….
#0720 Clarity Over Reason
Reasonable discussions keep the peace. Clear discussions move the market. Getting nods of agreement in the boardroom feels comfortable but rarely leads to shifts in perspective. Being reasonable gets you likes, clarity gets you respect.
#0719 The Danger of Reasonable
Being reasonable is a trait I have long held close. It signals balance. Good judgement. An ability to see both sides. It keeps the peace. But the market rarely rewards the most reasonable voice. It…
#0718 Sensible Shoes
Being sensible is rarely criticised in business. It signals maturity. Stability. Good judgement. Makes you feel trustworthy. But sensible decisions compound into predictable lives. Predictable lives rarely produce remarkable outcomes. Most people don’t consciously stop…
#0717 Beige
What are you protecting. Every time you step into the ring your guard goes up. It could be your reputation, your identity, the perception of what others think of you. So we slip into comfort…
#0716 Your Future
Looking back I’ve had a few of these. A seemingly innocent moment where the trajectory of your life changes. Decisions that shift your story. These do not have to be by chance, you have the…
#0715 Comfort Zone
Stability is praised in professional life. It signals maturity. Reliability. Sound judgment. And yet, it is often the moment growth quietly stalls. The more comfortable you become, the less likely you are to step outside…
#0712 Roadblocks Rock
We’d never have rivers if water gave up when an obstacle felt too big. The light bulb, the plane and countless other innovations, all exist because they found a way. Nothing amazing happens in a…
#0711 Turning Up
If there was no 9-5 and you could work whenever you wanted, would more or less work get done? My guess is, for the vast majority it would be less. Discipline is more often mandated…
#0710 Change of Focus
Your intention is being hijacked by your attention. What you allow to fill your day may be robbing you of your dream outcomes. You may be busy, but what exactly is taking up your time….
#0709 Half an Ass
If you have too many nothing will get finished. Big goals break into projects, which in turn break into many tasks. The more big goals you have, the more the tasks compound into never ending…