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Actionable tips:
- At the end of each day, review any negative impressions you faced. Were they valid? Or were they just passing thoughts? Recognising the difference will help you let go of what doesn’t serve you.
- Before entering a meeting or call, remind yourself of what you can control: your preparation, your responses, and your attitude. If something is outside of your control, practice saying, “It’s nothing to me,” to keep your mindset clear and focused.
- When you feel a negative impression forming, whether it’s self-doubt, frustration, or anxiety, write it down. Then, next to it, write a more objective interpretation of the situation. This simple exercise helps you separate fleeting emotions from reality and reinforces the habit of questioning your thoughts before accepting them as truth.
“From the start, make it a habit to respond to every harsh thought with, 'You are just a thought, not necessarily reality.' Then, test it against your principles, starting with the most important one: Does this fall within my control or not? If it doesn’t, be ready to say, 'This doesn’t concern me.” - Epictetus
A tough meeting, a lost deal, or a harsh critique might feel like a reflection of your ability, but is it really? Or is it just a fleeting impression, shaped by emotion and pressure?
Not every thought we have is a truth.
When faced with doubt or negativity, pause. Ask: Is this within my control? If not, let it go.
Focus on what you can influence.
Remember, clarity and resilience come from seeing past the masks we wear.
Remember you will die.
—
Watch The Sales Stoic on Stream by Dealfront: https://www.dealfront.com/resources/stream/series/the-sales-stoic
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Follow Jack & Zac:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b/
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b/
Connect with We Have a Meeting:
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Website: https://www.wehaveameeting.com/
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By DealfrontActionable tips:
- At the end of each day, review any negative impressions you faced. Were they valid? Or were they just passing thoughts? Recognising the difference will help you let go of what doesn’t serve you.
- Before entering a meeting or call, remind yourself of what you can control: your preparation, your responses, and your attitude. If something is outside of your control, practice saying, “It’s nothing to me,” to keep your mindset clear and focused.
- When you feel a negative impression forming, whether it’s self-doubt, frustration, or anxiety, write it down. Then, next to it, write a more objective interpretation of the situation. This simple exercise helps you separate fleeting emotions from reality and reinforces the habit of questioning your thoughts before accepting them as truth.
“From the start, make it a habit to respond to every harsh thought with, 'You are just a thought, not necessarily reality.' Then, test it against your principles, starting with the most important one: Does this fall within my control or not? If it doesn’t, be ready to say, 'This doesn’t concern me.” - Epictetus
A tough meeting, a lost deal, or a harsh critique might feel like a reflection of your ability, but is it really? Or is it just a fleeting impression, shaped by emotion and pressure?
Not every thought we have is a truth.
When faced with doubt or negativity, pause. Ask: Is this within my control? If not, let it go.
Focus on what you can influence.
Remember, clarity and resilience come from seeing past the masks we wear.
Remember you will die.
—
Watch The Sales Stoic on Stream by Dealfront: https://www.dealfront.com/resources/stream/series/the-sales-stoic
Subscribe to The Sales Stoic for daily insights: https://www.dealfront.com/resources/newsletters/the-sales-stoic/
Follow Jack & Zac:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b/
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b/
Connect with We Have a Meeting:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-have-a-meeting/
Website: https://www.wehaveameeting.com/