Here’s a book about the mind-game of selling. With a set of proven exercises and a series of techniques, this book will help you develop the inner vision of a winner. This is not just a book for salespeople—it is a practical and direct means for anyone who has to put across an idea, to convince someone to act. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part 1: The Inner Games of Sales and Sports Seven Keys to Winning The Salesperson as Athlete Benefits of Winning the Inner Game The Inner Game and Peak Performance Reaping the Rewards Part 2: Habits of Inner Winners Ten Habits of Inner Winners 1. Projecting a Positive Attitude 2. Creating a Positive Self-Image 3. Communicating Effectively 4. Learning Continually 5. Loving Self and Others 6. Setting Goals 7. Relaxing 8. Visualizing 9. Identifying Personal Values 10. Maintaining Health and Well-Being Part 3: Overcoming Obstacles Mind Games Your Two Selves Primary Obstacles to Success Performing Under Pressure Stress Management and Your Positive Self Part 4: Motivating the Inner Winner Where Does Motivation Come From? Positive Self-Image Eight Steps for Improving Self-Image Goal Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Outcome-Oriented Goals A Ten-Step Process for Achieving Goals Motivation Peak Performance and High Performance Part 5: Your Game Plan Establishing a Game Plan Techniques Technique 1: Pattern Tracking Technique 2: The Power of Rituals Technique 3: Anchoring Technique 4: Mnemonics and Acronyms Models Model 1: The Eight Ps of Powerful Performances Model 2: C-ing with Your Mind Model 3: R-R-R-R-Roaring to the Inner Winner’s Circle Model 4: Seven Steps to Peak Performance Exercises Exercise 1: Breath-Awareness Relaxation Exercise 2: Muscle-Awareness Relaxation Exercise 3: Visualizing Success Exercise 4: Affirmations You ARE Great! Additional Reading Objectives To explain the basic principles of sports psychology as they are applied to business To describe the similarities between selling and athletics To explain the need for mental skills training in sales To demonstrate how to create a winning mindset To show the importance of winning the inner game first
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