This month has been rough. Three big deals I’ve been working on just fell through, and I'm losing my confidence. It's even starting to make me question my career path. What are your suggestions for getting out of a slump and staying motivated?

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Happens to the best of us. Now is a good time, if you haven’t already, to make a list of wins and look through those when you need a boost. Try to use the things that fall through as a learning experience, take what you can, and then move on from it.

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I know this feeling all too well. It doesn't matter how successful you are, having a big deal go to pieces really hurts. When it happens and I find myself being overly negative, I try to take a step back and remind myself of all the ones I've closed successfully. Knowing it's a one off and not a pattern makes it easier to take in stride. Also, highly recommend a self care day if you're really struggling. I get a massage every month and it does my mind so much good.

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This just happened to me, a big deal I was working on just fell through and I understand it feels demotivating. I guess we can only do our best and hope that the next deal will get a better outcome, as sales people all we can do is chase and see what sticks. I feel like we also need to remind ourselves if it doesn’t stick it’s not our fault and we are doing our best. Let’s keep going and keep smashing it, the best deals come through when we least expect it 🦋

Here for advice too 😩😩

Can you take a break?

Hey OP, how’s it going?

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