Sales & Business Development

Make no mistake- we are typically our own biggest challenge as we grow our business and engage in sales!

In our journey through life, we often encounter parts of ourselves that we love and others we tend to hide away. These hidden parts—our inner struggles—represent fears and doubts we may want to ignore. But by facing them, we can unlock our true potential.

Healing involves an honest look at our vulnerabilities, allowing us to reframe and integrate these aspects into our lives. This process fosters inner harmony and resilience, helping us navigate challenges with strength.

When we accept every part of ourselves, we step into authenticity and align with our true purpose. This is where we find freedom—no longer weighed down by fear. Embracing our hidden selves paves the way for a life of congruence, where every step reflects our true essence.

Be ok with your hidden self- it’s part of you and that’s ok!  This will help grow your resilience and unlock your business growth!

Keep The Main Thing- The MAIN THING!

To begin the process of building your resilience from adversity let's start with a simple exercise to gain life clarity:

The Life Clarity Map

This exercise helps align your current state with your desired future, drawing insights from reflective questions and actionable steps​​​.

Step 1: Reflect on Core Values

• Question: What values matter most to you? Examples include family, achievement, integrity, or creativity.
• Write down at least five core values.

Step 2: Assess Your Current State

• Using a scale of 1-10, rate how aligned you currently feel with each value in your daily life​​.
• Note specific areas where you feel a lack of alignment.

Step 3: Define Your Ideal Vision

• Imagine yourself in 5 years:
  • What are you doing?
  • Who are you with?
  • What impact are you making?
  • Write this down as vividly as possible to create a clear picture​​.

Step 4: Identify the Gap

• Compare your current state to your vision.
• Ask:
  • What’s one change you can make immediately to better align with your vision?
  • What’s a habit or action that would help you bridge the gap?

Step 5: Commit to Action

• Choose one habit or practice to implement daily.
• For example: "Spend 10 minutes visualizing your ideal day" or "Set a specific weekly goal aligned with one of your core values"​​.

Step 6: Review and Adjust

• Schedule a weekly check-in:
  • Are you moving closer to alignment?
  • What’s working, and what needs adjustment?

This simple yet effective process helps clarify what truly matters and aligns your daily actions with your long-term goals.

We will build on this starter exercise- remembering that a solid foundation allows for lasting growth and prosperity!

Adversity to Resilience Exercise

Start thinking about your thinking! Make sure you're in the right forest....

To find clarity in your current life situation, identify the areas that need focus, and set actionable goals to build resilience and create balance.

Step 1: Where Are You Now?

1. Reflect on Key Areas of Life:
   • Business and Career
   • Financial Independence
   • Health and Fitness
   • Family and Personal Life
   • Social and Community Service
   • Personal Growth and Development
   • Spiritual Development and Inner Peace​.

We will share some exercises next time on these areas- for now, start thinking about where you are in these areas of your life and we will dive into some reflections...with this, you will begin to have more CLARITY!  

Welcome to the Sales and Business Development Channel on The Great Discovery!

We're thrilled to kick off our journey with an essential and transformative topic: Clarity. As professionals in sales and business development, we know that clear goals and precise strategies are the foundation of success. This channel is designed to be a collaborative space where we explore, learn, and grow together.

Our First Subject: Clarity – Identifying Your Starting Point

To achieve excellence in our field, it's vital to first assess where we currently stand.  We will focus on four key areas critical to personal and professional success:

1. Business and Career: Defining the ideal path that challenges and inspires.
2. Financial Independence: Creating benchmarks for stability and growth.
3. Health and Fitness: Building the energy and resilience to thrive.
4. Family and Personal Life: Strengthening relationships for lasting happiness.

Objectives for This Discussion

• Gain insights into balancing professional success with personal fulfillment.
• Identify benchmarks to measure progress in these key areas.
• Discover strategies to align actions with long-term goals.

As we delve into these concepts, we'll use tools like the Adversity To Resilience exercise to visualize our starting points and track progress. This is about fostering a deeper understanding of where we are and where we aim to go.  Next up, we will share this exercise for you to work through yourself!

We encourage you to actively participate, share your insights, and engage in meaningful discussions. Let’s create clarity, one step at a time, as we set the stage for remarkable growth in both our personal lives and professional journeys.

Welcome aboard, and let’s discover greatness together! 🚀