is terrible real?
I'm biking.
It's raining.
I'm miserable.
A cyclist rolls up next to me.
And I say, "This is terrible!"
The cyclist says, with unbridled enthusiasm, "This is an adventure!"
The cyclist is in a great mood.
I'm in a terrible mood.
Why?
Your thoughts affect how you feel.
I said the rain was terrible, so I felt terrible.
The cyclist said the rain was an adventure, so he felt adventurous.
This happens all the time in sales:
"My territory is terrible." (You feel terrible.)
"My boss canceled our meeting. I'm going to get fired." (You feel anxious & afraid.)
"I suck at cold calling." (You feel less than.)
Same thoughts.
Same feelings.
How do you break the cycle?
Gratitude.
Millions of people would think they won the lottery if they had any territory at all. Working behind a desk? Are you kidding me?
The takeaway?
How you think about "rainy days" is a choice.
Is rain terrible, or is it an adventure?
Choose wisely.
Different thoughts.
Different feelings.
Josh Braun
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