Upgrade your tools -> Upgrade your life

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There's a saying in the mindfulness community that's rung true for me in the present moment. It's a powerful statement that invites compassion, understanding, and empathy while also allowing for growth.

We are doing the best we can with the tools we have in the moment

It's a fundamental belief and mindset that humans are out there doing what they can as they navigate through life. This applies both towards your own capacities as well as that of others.

So what does the Alluviant Leader do when faced with this statement that everyone is already doing the best that they can? Do we just kick back and coast knowing that we're operating at our capacity and blessed with the tools we already have?

I think you already know the answer.

HELLZ TO THE NO!

When the Alluviant Leader recognizes and accepts that we are doing the best we can with the tools we have, WE UPGRADE OUR TOOLS!

Better tools = better life

We don't accept our lot in life and go on auto pilot. We actively seek out ways to improve our tool belt and the tool belts of those we lead.

While this statement is great for having compassion for ourselves and others (especially when something does not go our way), it is also not a blank pass to be a spectator in our own lives. We are the active creators in this story. And in this story, we upgrade our tools: the craft of sales, our inner game, and our community.

As we head into the end of year, I invite you to reflect on the tools that are most holding you back. Where is your capacity being limited by the tools you currently have available to you? What can you do in the new year to unlock those upgrades?

1. The Rising Leader Podcast:

Repost: Unlocking a Fulfilling Future through Inspiration And Leadership with Mark Kosoglow

This week we're throwing it back to one of the very first episodes we ever recorded with my boy Mark! We just announced that Mark will be joining us in February at the Arise Immersion as a guest speaker. Over the past 7 years I've had the opportunity to work under this legend across 2 companies. He's taught me more about sales, leadership, culture, business operations, and overall just being a great human being than almost anyone in this world. And I can't wait for him to share this will you all in February.

Find it on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

2. Featured LinkedIn Post:

"What matters before the demo"

Since 2018 I've been on over 2500 software sales demos across 100+ Account Executives. The top 10% of calls always knew 5 key things before each demo (ps #5 is my favorite)??

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3. Quote to fuel your Alluviance:

"Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." – George Herbert

Take inventory of your tools and their current capacities. Then make the plan for upgrades.

With Alluviance,

Alex Kremer