Who’s In Your Head? Which Voices Motivate You To Improve?
Who’s in Your Head? 
Which voices echo in your mind when you’re striving to reach your goals and pushing yourself to the next level?
I was shooting hoops on vacation, draining shot after shot, and could still hear the basketball coach who once cut me, claiming I had a “low percentage shot.”
Rather than giving up, I embraced the challenge and worked tirelessly. The next season, I averaged 20 points per game, and in one game, I scored 32. I knew I wouldn’t go pro, but my love for the game never wavered.
Similarly, I can’t forget the sales manager who doubted my abilities, claiming I wasn’t a fit for the role. According to them, I lacked skills in pipeline development, advancing sales cycles, and closing deals.
Despite receiving positive feedback from customers and my team, their words held me back. I ended up on an improvement plan, and my bonus was withheld that year. The sting of that experience lingered for years.
However, I found motivation in an unexpected place—a movie called “Invincible,” featuring Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale. Vince, a bartender down on his luck, made it to the Philadelphia Eagles and kept a note from his wife, calling him a loser, as a source of motivation.
Inspired by his story, I held onto my appraisal, turning it into fuel for my growth.
I analyzed my strengths and weaknesses, obsessed over creating pipeline, and built a powerful social selling engine that now serves as a global training model. The results were astounding—I closed dozens of deals worth over $300 million.
My hard work and determination paid off, and I won the company’s biggest awards multiple years in a row. My colleague even nicknamed me “Man on Fire” because of my intense passion and drive.
So, I ask you, whose voices are in your head, and are they helping you win?
Embrace those that fuel your ambition, and turn any doubts or criticisms into stepping stones toward success.
It’s time to unlock your potential, create meaningful relationships, and become the best version of yourself. Let’s rise together! 
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