The Day After the Election: Reflecting on What Truly Affects Us

It’s the day after the election, and I woke up to find out that Trump is our president. From a business standpoint, this could be beneficial, as he supports capitalism. But as I was discussing with a friend, who is president doesn’t actually seem to impact my day-to-day life that much. As a regular U.S. citizen who isn’t a billionaire, I find that the has limited effects on my everyday reality.

I recently read Kamala Harris’s biography and came away with a sense of her integrity and character, which I find different from Trump’s. Fortunately, I don’t focus too much on politics; I find it more impactful to direct my energy toward things I can control and focus on how I show up in the world. That matters more to me than spending time and energy on things that don’t usually affect me directly.

Enough about politics. I had a great call with Tanveer yesterday, and we talked about something interesting—how people who love variety often find that it’s both their strength and their kryptonite. Routine is essential for consistency, but it can also be distracting. We were discussing revenue-generating activities and how it sometimes takes longer than expected to rebuild good habits.

For example, I enjoy the challenge of CrossFit; being uncomfortable in that setting feels natural. But when it comes to picking up the phone and calling people all day—that’s a different kind of discomfort and has been harder to get back into consistently.

I just wish people would get out of their own way sometimes. In my conversations, I meet plenty of people who are open to change and growth, but I also encounter those on performance improvement plans (PIPs) who aren’t doing well in sales. It’s clear: if you keep doing the same things and expect a different result, it’s not going to work. Especially for those who haven’t hit quota in a while, I wonder why the same mistakes keep getting repeated. There will always be obstacles—marriage, family, mortgages, engagement rings, travel—but investing in yourself is always worthwhile. The skills and habits you build will serve you for a lifetime.

I’m guilty of this myself, which is why I feel qualified to speak on it. Some of us are continuous learners, yet we don’t always apply what we learn. I’ve been guilty of reading countless books, enjoying the intellectual side of it, but if I’m honest, I didn’t apply it as much as I could have.

I’m writing this post to remind people that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. If you’ve been in sales and keep asking, “Is this it?”—try something new. If you’ve been struggling to meet your goals, stop blaming others and focus on what you can commit to changing. Let go of the ego and allow someone else to guide you. Often, the biggest obstacle is ourselves. If you feel like you’re becoming someone new, congratulations—that’s the start of a new way of living, one that will lead to different results.

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