Locked in

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I’ve talked about Initiators and Finishers. In fact, you’ll notice at the bottom of this page they are among my most popular posts.

Initiators and Finishers are nearly always found in the larger group of professionals who are locked in. By “locked in,” I mean they are fully, continually engaged in the pursuit of excellence.

Locked in means you and your long-term goals, short-term objectives and immediate tasks are one. It means you’re not distracted away from them for more trivial pursuits. It means you welcome opportunities and challenges alike, and sometimes through intelligence, sometimes through creativity, sometimes through sheer will you complete projects with superior results.

When you’re locked in, you not only aspire to excellence, it’s seen in your work and life. You engage people. You look to make an impact–not by words alone, but by actions. You know most people settle for less while you push yourself, to see what you’re truly capable of.

To be a top 1% sales professional, you’ve got to be locked in. You’ve got to take initiative, be proactive. You’ve got to work through setbacks. You’ve got to finish what you start. And you’ve got to stamp your projects with superior performance.

Being locked in is the surest path to job security and, ultimately, financial freedom.

Other resources: 212 Club, Message to Garcia, Brian Tracy article archive, How to Give Yourself the Best Chance in Life, more coming soon…

[tags]success, peak+performance, focus, commitment, motivation[/tags]