Stop Finding Reasons It Won’t Work and Start Making It Happen

By Phil Whitebloom, Founder of BeenThere Consulting Service

The Creativity Killer

There’s a secret disease brewing that threatens to stop all creativity if not caught early. It’s as if a mystery parasite invades the minds of creative people who come up with fantastic ideas. And as soon as they do, they start finding all the reasons why those ideas will not work.

Three Smart People, One Big Mistake

I slapped three very intelligent people yesterday. Well, not really. I didn’t actually slap them, but I verbally did. In three different situations, each one had a great idea to improve their business and create more value for their prospects and customers. And in all three cases, right after they shared their idea, they started listing every reason it wouldn’t work. Nobody else in the room said a word to spark that thinking. They did it all on their own. Talk about not giving something a chance.

When you have a great idea, focus on what needs to happen to make it real. Ask yourself who can help and what steps can move it forward. Don’t waste energy on why it won’t work. Use that same energy to find ways to make it work.

Challenges Are Just Challenges

There are always obstacles when you try new ways of doing things. But they’re just that, challenges. Challenges can be overcome with creativity, persistence, and positivity. And when another roadblock shows up, it’s simply another challenge waiting to be solved. Don’t let those challenges stop your great ideas.

The Edison Lesson

Thomas Edison is the perfect example of what happens when persistence wins over doubt. He tried thousands of times to make the light bulb work and refused to give up. When asked about his failures, Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Most people know that quote, but few stop to think what would have happened if he had quit. Imagine our world still in the dark because someone decided the idea was too hard to make work.

Your Turn

How many brilliant, business-changing ideas do you have? Maybe even world-changing ideas?

It’s time to stop looking for ways they won’t work and start focusing on what needs to happen to make them real and who can help you do it. And for everything that’s sales-related, I am one of your who’s. Contact me. Let’s talk about your sales challenges, identify the right steps, implement them, measure results, make adjustments, and keep going until you meet and exceed your goals.

About Phil Whitebloom

Phil Whitebloom is a nationally respected sales coach, author, and founder of BeenThere Consulting Services, LLC. With more than 40 years of experience and over $1.5 billion in sales, Phil helps businesses turn opportunities into revenue through tactical, results-driven sales coaching. He is the author of Handling Objections – Clues for Closing the Sale and co-host of the Been There, Sold That podcast. His clients often see immediate results after just one meeting

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