I've been working with Rick Roberge for a month and a half.

What I am learning fast is this.  "Sales" is everywhere.  And it's because people are everywhere.

And success and happiness lies in not wasting time with the wrong people.  Prospects or whoever...

Ask yourself...  Am I getting everything done at home?  Are things piling up?  Are people distracting me taking up my time?

If you can acheive sales efficiency have you tried life efficiency?

Can You Relate To This?

My girls first grade teacher hasn't yet figured out how to handle my little clone...  She's an independent thinker, a bit disruptive, and easily bored.  Let's just say not a "do it cause I said so" kid.  She's gonna ask "Why" in her mind.  Why did you say so?  If you don't have a good reason, she ain't going along with it.  You exert force she pushes back.   A little bit like sales?

Anyway...  Here's an exchange with teacher.  It's about getting what I want, what my girl wants, and what teacher wants without wasting a bunch of time.

Teacher:

"I hope you're having a nice week. I wanted to let you know that Suzie had a difficult day today. She was constantly talking, not completing work, and was talking back to a recess teacher. I provided her with many reminders, however she still had difficulty. I realize that this is an exciting time of year, however we still have work to be done in the classroom. I have had her use recess time to think about his behavior. However, I would appreciate any reinforcement you could provide at home. I told her she could share her student of the week things when she was on green!"

I sent out this simple email:

"What did she say to the recess teacher?

How would you have handled this?