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Motivational Tips

These motivational tips, originally used by the Cutco direct sales organization, are from highly-motivated Participants Linda Patoray. Enroute to her present important position, Linda kept her focus while doing a series of jobs beneath her station.

  • Keep your mind fixed on your goals.
  • Laugh in the face of adversity.
  • Get excited by every achievement, no matter how small.
  • Never dwell on the misfortunes - they are mental depressants.
  • Believe in your abilities to succeed - and in yourself.
  • See beyond your inner and outer obstacles.
  • Cherish each moment - they are the opportunities for tomorrow.
  • Don’t buy into negatives.
  • Associate with people who have a positive outlook.
  • Learn from those who have what you want to have.
  • Emphasize your listening power and you will fill customer needs.
  • When you can’t go further, make one more call.
  • Consistency isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
  • Setbacks are temporary. Failure is only a mental state.
  • Embrace opposition. From it you gain strength and wisdom.
  • Complacency is worse than death. Avoid it like the plague.
  • Never, never give up! Always go the extra mile.
  • Treat each experience as another step toward your dreams.
  • Be wary of self-imposed limitations. They deter growth.
  • Commitment, action and self-esteem determine your outcomes.
  • After an apparent setback, review the basics.
  • Manage your time and your choices, and you’ll manage your life.

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