It's a Good Life

S2E144 Unheard Gems from my Mentor, Zig Ziglar part 1

Oct 10, 2023

Zig Ziglar, one of the best motivational speakers, shares profound wisdom on attitude, successful sales, priming the pump, and the joy of helping others. Learn how a positive attitude can change your life, the importance of asking for the order in sales, the power of hard work and persistence, and the personal success that comes from mentoring others.

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Quick takeaways

Attitude has the power to transform our lives and determine our success in various aspects.

Salespeople should focus on providing value, asking for the order, and continuously improving their sales skills.

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Attitude is key

In this podcast episode, Brian shares a poignant recording of his mentor Zig Ziglar, highlighting Zig's profound wisdom and timeless insights. Zig emphasizes the power of attitude and how it can transform our lives. He recounts an experience at an airport where the gate agent was facing criticism and blame. Zig's positive and grateful attitude changed the agent's demeanor and even earned him an upgrade to first class. Zig encourages listeners to remember that our attitude determines our success in various aspects of life, and he challenges us to always choose a positive attitude even in challenging times.

Introduction

6min

The Power of Attitude

6min

The Importance of Asking for the Order in Sales

10min

Prime The Pump

5min

The Joy of Success and Learning from Mentors

2min

Zig Ziglar was one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time and an authority on the human potential for excellence. In this rare archival recording, Brian shares some of Zig’s most profound and timeless content and explains how his mentor’s passion and wisdom impacted his own life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How changing your attitude can change your life.

· How to successfully close a sale.

· Why you must keep priming the pump.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“You can change what you are - you can change where you are - by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar