Believe in yourself, who will make yourself!

"Believe in yourself, who believe in you!"

This has been the cringe, yest yet my favorite quote of all time. This quote, though simplistic, holds a profound truth that has resonated deeply with me. Throughout my journey, it's been a guiding light for me, reminding me of the importance of self-belief in achieving success.

For the last four weeks, I have delved into topic revolving around sales, business development. But in the end, I have nothing else to say besides this. Because in the end, it all powers down to this. My journey is a testament to this.

When I first transitioned into sales from an engineer background, I knew nothing but repairs. I lacked knowledge or skills that a salesperson need to succeed. When the customer emailed me company for quote, they were already sold and ready to buy. I was just lucky to have been the sales available and was there with them at every step -- not because I wanted to close the deal, but because I cared for the machine I built and sold.? I wanted to make sure the person buying it can use it to its full potential.

I am a person of passion when the stars align. Two of my most successful sales careers were with Process Automation and Genius Workshop. I found success, not because I or the product was incredible -- I have sold far more superior products without success.? I was successful because I cared deeply for what I sold. I believed in myself because I genuinely cared for what I am selling, and my clients were buying into me, not the products I am selling.

When I left those positions, my ex-colleagues attributed the decline in business to external factors like the financial environment or market conditions. But I knew the truth: success in sales isn't dictated by external circumstances but by the belief you hold in yourself. I will not buy a toy set from a man who doesn't play with them!

To cut to the chase: first find a business that you believe in, and only that way, you can make it part of your identity. In the end, you can't sell anything but yourself.

Believe in yourself, who will make yourself!