Want to Succeed??

 “The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times.” – Zig Ziglar

Grateful people are successful.  Why?  Because they are always looking for the upside, the winning way, and the possibilities.  Zig Ziglar was one of the most positive people who every lived...and he was highly successful and taught others to follow that plan.  I am a huge fan of Zig.

What is a key to success to anyone starting out in business, starting a new job, or new career?

   Seek out others who have succeeded in that arena.  

Seek out others who are positive people.  Avoid those that will drone on and on about what doesn’t work and how hard it is and how to failure is so sure…  It sounds like a no brainer but it may actually be challenging to find positive voices. 

Our natural tendency is to remember the bad things that happened in our day.  Do you remember the one rude guy who cut you off in traffic or the 1,000 of guys who drove nicely next to you?  When you recall your day do positive or negative experience stand out in your mind?

We of course know that no matter what you do, there will be good days, even great days of success, mixed with downer days.  Practice viewing challenges as opportunities...not obstacles to your success.  When we surround ourselves with others who stay positive, we are much more likely to stay positive.  

Have you noticed every morning the news reports  how many new cases of  Corona virus popped up?  I have heard very few reports about the 96%  recovery rate.  I have heard few reports on how incredibly unlikely it is that you will contract the disease (like .0008% chance).  

It is a serious disease that I certainly don’t want to get, but I’m not living in fear…I am going on with my school, encouraging students and graduates towards success. I will stay positive through this.  

Stay safe, stay positive and hang out with others who encourage positivity.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

I Wanna Quit

What do you do when you feel very discouraged, defeated, or useless?  You can wallow in those feelings awhile but don't get stuck there or you'll never succeed.

When you wanna quit call on an encourager.  Have people in your life that speak "life".  An encourager will spur us back onto the positive path.  They look for the good in every situation.  Our natural tendency is to think about what went wrong in the day instead of what went well.  An encourager will help you not go down the path of defeat.  Look for the good, the progress and the victories in each day.  We of course need to "vent" a little but try to have a limit on how long you allow negative talk come out of your mouth.  

A freight broker just starting out can get discouraged easily.  It takes some time to make a first sale and even longer to establish customers for repeat business.  I tell my freight broker students to have some stout savings at the start of their business.  Be confidant and content with living off of savings or other income when you first start.  Then you don't feel pressure to pressure potential customers to give you business.  Approach every sale with an attitude of gratitude.  Each interaction is one step closer to a sale, be thankful for that.  Each interaction teaches you more about the industry,  be thankful for that.  Each interaction may be a new encourager for you, be thankful for that.

If you need some postitive talk in your life, give me a call.  I try to be an encourager to all my students because I've been there.

Moving forward

Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com