"Beginner" Does Not Mean Easy

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An amazing yoga teacher dropped a bomb in one of her classes last week.

She mostly teaches advanced classes (not saying I'm an advanced yoga student) and leads workshops and retreats. She opened her class with…

“Beginner does not mean easy.”

A beginner yoga class can be quite difficult for a person new to yoga. Beginning in a new sales role can be quite difficult. Mastering a new element of the craft of sales can be full of challenges.

Beginner does not mean easy.

An advanced student might make a beginner class seem easy. A seasoned sales professional might make it seem easy to close a large enterprise deal. But sure enough, there was once a time when they were also beginners.

At Alluviance, we often talk about the beginning of the beginning. Read this previous newsletter if that phrase is new to you.

If you want to master the beginning, drop your judgements about how easy or hard it might be. There is going to be challenge.

Here’s the secret: keep it simple.

Beginner doesn’t mean easy. But is does invite you to keep it simple and focus on the basics. Simplicity is your best friend as a beginner. Tim Ferriss built his brand around accelerated learning through focusing on what’s really important. Your job as a beginner isn’t to try to mirror what the experts are doing. Your job is to focus on the fundamentals. Execute on the core elements. Learn. Improve. Repeat. Keep it simple.

Alluviance is on a mission to be the best in the world at throwing immersive experiences. When we first started, we kept it very simple. We still have a long ways to go to fulfill that mission, but we’re getting pretty damn good at the fundamentals.

If you want to be an excellent beginner, get really good at keeping it simple.

1. The Rising Leader Podcast:

The Future of Tech Sales and Leadership with Mark Kosoglow

Alex chats with Mark Kosoglow about the evolving landscape of sales. Mark shares insights on modern email challenges, the changing role of SDRs, and the critical importance of RevOps. They discuss effective sales strategies, leadership qualities needed today, and the power of community in achieving sales success. Get ready for a lively and insightful conversation packed with awesome tips and real-world examples that can really boost your sales game!

Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Youtube.

2. Featured LinkedIn Post:

"Inner Game > Skill Set "

Inner Game > Skill Set

Yes your skill set is important, but it's less than half of the equation.

The other half?

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3. Quote to fuel your Alluviance:

"Be willing to be a beginner every single morning." – Meister Eckhart

The beginnings are the most important part!

With Alluviance,

Alex Kremer