21Practice the Seven Secrets of Sales Success

Do a little bit more than average andfrom that point on your progressmultiplies itself out of all proportionto the effort put in.

— PAUL J. MEYER

Sales success is based on seven secrets, or principles. They are practiced by all the highest paid salespeople every day. The regular application of these principles is virtually guaranteed to move you to the top of your field.

Success secret number one: Get serious! Make a decision to go all the way to the top of your field. Make a decision today to join the top 10 percent. No one and nothing can hold you back from being the best except yourself. Remember, it takes just as long to be great as to be mediocre. The time is going to pass anyway. Your job is ...

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