4 Things I Forgot That Cost me a Fortune!

If I could boil down everything I’ve learned or failed to learn into four points, what would they be? Sure, knowing what the four points are might be important, but really they’re not worth much unless I use them to help me succeed in the months and years to come.

What is amazing is each of the four things is something I first learned years ago, and yet, like so many other things, they simply faded into the back of my mind. Pulling them out of the archives is one thing, but putting them into practice is another.

Maybe this is why knowing something is not the solution. The solution lies in using what you know.

Below is my list of four things I’ve forgotten more than once, and why the results have been so harmful.

Maybe by publishing them this time, I might benefit from never forgetting them again:

1. My attitude is worth far more than I will ever realize.

Nothing new with this one. We all know attitude is important, but what continues to amaze me is how important my attitude is.

Having the right attitude not only helps clarify situations and open up opportunities, but it also creates personal energy that allows me to accomplish even more.

During those times when things have not necessarily been going the way I may want them to, I can’t help but reflect on what my attitude was like. The level of attitude always seems to be in direct proportion to the level of productivity I’m able to attain.

This leaves me concluding I may not always be able to change the situation I’m in, but I can always change the attitude I have toward the situation.

2. It’s not what I know, but whom I know.

Thinking you know everything isn’t worth much when there’s far more you’ll never know. Having the ability to connect with the people who do have the information and the people who can assist is what makes a difference in everything.

Who you know and who you can access is more valuable than the financial resources at your disposal.

3. Flying solo makes a great story, but it’s very risky and a great way to lose it all.

Sure, it’s tempting to undertake projects by oneself. At the start of many projects, it can feel like the objective is simple and there is little that can stand in the way of success. It might seem like a good idea to go at it alone, or worse yet, a great way to stroke one’s ego, but I’ve learned that being able to work with others improve the odds of success.

4. It’s not the end that matters. It’s how I get there that creates the big outcomes.

It’s all about the journey and what I can learn and apply along the way. That’s what matters most! Ultimately, it’s about making the end an even bigger end, which is doable only when we open our eyes along the journey.

The above four items are not earth shattering, but then again, 99.9% of what I’m asked to do isn’t earth shattering. Don’t ask me what the .1% is. I’m just reserving that for something should the right opportunity avail itself!

Life is a journey. It’s what we make of it and, more importantly, the impact and influence we have on those people with whom we’re privileged to come in contact. If that is our goal, then living out each of the four items every day makes sense!

Mark Hunter, The Sales Hunter, is author of “High-Profit Selling: Win the Sale Without Compromising on Price.” He is a consultative selling expert committed to helping individuals and companies identify better prospects and close more profitable sales. www.TheSalesHunter.com