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Are you unknowingly undermining your own success? Sales veterans Mike and Scott dive into the pitfalls of self-sabotage—those unintentional actions and thought processes that kill momentum and prevent reps from hitting their goals. They argue that when struggling, many sellers abandon their plan and resort to unproductive, random activities (like Scott’s failed postcard kick) instead of focusing on consistent, effective steps.

The solution isn't motivation; it's actionable strategy. Mike and Scott lay out three core principles to stop the cycle of self-sabotage and build repeatable success:

1. Replace Outcome Thinking with Process Thinking: Stop chasing the overwhelming quota number. Instead, focus on the daily process—the quality, frequency, and objective of your calls and tasks. The quota, they assure, will be the result of a focused process. Scott uses the "Parking Lot Money" concept to illustrate focusing on immediate, revenue-generating actions.
2. Confront, Don't Avoid, High-Friction Actions: Nothing grows without resistance. Mike and Scott challenge listeners to stop waiting for the "magical bear" or the "dish fairy" to handle the difficult tasks. Procrastination is self-sabotage. They introduce the concept of the "Two-Minute Start Drill"—committing to just two minutes of work on a difficult task—and using hard deadlines and scheduling to ensure confrontations (both conversational and task-based) happen head-on.
3. Remove the Guesswork (Create a Framework): Just like a reliable McDonald's burger, your sales process should be consistent and predictable. Remove emotional guesswork by establishing a repeatable sales framework. Share this structure with clients to manage expectations and let them "plan the battle" with you, leading to trust and a smoother path to closing. This consistency, they note, is only enhanced by leveraging tools like AI to expedite repeatable tasks while increasing the time available for value delivery.

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