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“Everyone Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth!”

Posted December 28, 2022

When Mike Tyson was asked if he was worried about his fight with Evander Holyfield and Evander’s fight plan, he replied;

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

There’s a lot you can learn from that simple phrase as you set out to have an amazing 2023!

First of all;

Do you even have a plan or are you the eternal optimist who thinks you’ll just “make it happen”?

For those of you who do have a plan to sell more, it’s an actual plan, right? I’m not talking about goals, I’m talking about the actual “Here’s HOW I’m gonna do it” type of stuff!

If you do have an actual plan instead of a bunch of goals, gold star but;

What’s your plan for when you get punched in the mouth?

In sales, I have several things that I do when I’m “punched in the mouth”.

I have a picture by my phone of the first day my family and I arrived at Disney World back in 2006.

That picture is sacred to me because I set the goal to get my family there just after my world fell apart in 1995.

I lost my business, 2 cars were repossessed and I was tens of thousands of dollars in debt.

I set that goal (under protest), at the urging of a multi-millionaire friend who wouldn’t let me tap out;

After I was “punched in the mouth”.

He didn’t give me a dime but helped me remember what I was fighting for.

I look at that picture as a reminder that I can do anything when I set my mind to it;

And a reminder of that moment when I lifted myself off the ground, said “F*ck you!”, and fought back!

After that little “rah, rah”;

I ask myself a series of questions designed to hopefully turn the situation around or take a lesson and move on.

But there are other things that “punch me in the mouth”

Things like fear, doubt, negativity and harping on stuff that I should’ve let go of.

I have a plan for those things too.

But enough about me;

It’s super important that you understand that YOU are going to “get punched in the mouth”.

Things are going to go wrong.

There are going to be setbacks.

You’re going to lose a few battles.

People are going to criticize you.

You will doubt yourself.

There will be times when you’ll feel like it’s less painful to just give up.

Does your plan to sell more this year include a plan(s) for when you get punched in the mouth?

If not, then feel free to join us to join us for our How To Crush Your 2023 Sales Goals webinar on January 5th.

Here’s what we’re going to cover;

Taking inventory of your strengths and weaknesses (You’ll use my evaluation form and receive personalized email feedback).

Creating an ACTION plan to kick 2023’s ass!

The 3 Step Accelerated Performance Framework (Modified To Help You Crush Your Goals During An Economic Downturn).

How To Quickly Adapt To This Ever Changing Business Landscape.

Two Secrets Of High Performance During An Economic Downturn.

A 3 Level Prospecting Plan You Can Apply When You’re Not Busy, Somewhat Busy, and Crazy Busy.

How To Manage Fear, Negativity, Procrastination, and 2 Other Obstacles To Your Success.

An Exercise That Can Create Immediate Momentum and Results!

5 Ways to maximize your time and your productivity!

IMPORTANT

This ISN’T another goal setting webinar where the trainer tells you about “SMART goals”. Seriously, you can pull about 150,000 free articles off of Google on that one!

This isn’t going to be a “rah/rah” session. I despise training that relies on “fluff”!

Instead, we’re going to roll up our sleeves and talk ACTIONABLE advice to help you turn things around next year.

When?

Thursday, January 5th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EST.

What Do You Get?

(1) 90 Minute Training Session With Actionable Tips

Webinar Replay

Feedback From Paul Castain When You Hand In Your Homework Assignment.

How Much?

$99

Please click HERE to take the first step in creating a BETTER year for you and your family!

Paul Castain
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