set backs and distractions

I tried to stay on track yesterday but I was bombarded with thoughts relating to a set back. I have concerns over whether my operations department can handle anymore new business. And I know that my business is not always the priority. I know that is not intentional but based on the fact that there are not enough people in my operations department. So of course that sent the thoughts into my mind about whether I made the right decision, whether I can bring in business that will be taken seriously. Can I really bring in enough business to reach my goal of 20K by Oct, and 100k after that? Can I reach my goal of being a VP if I do not think my business will receive the attention it needs? Well I spent a lot of time thinking about this last night as I cleaned my pool. Here is what I came up with...
1. I do not currently have enough business to really whine about this. This is only my second month here and all I have right now is small potatoes.
2. Craig was able to secure millions of dollars in sales before this company even existed. If he can do that then I can bring in enough business to prove that we need more people to handle it. Until then I need to shut my mouth and focus on my goals! Craig told me at one point that if more people are needed he will hire them. My goal is to make more people needed by my business!

What a distraction this becomes if you let it. Thoughts, concerns, the "what if's" are enough to derail any goal. Until my goals no longer make sense I am determined to "...fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run...". Starting today!!!!

Goals for today....

1. Follow up on rates to Spear and Habasit
2. Call though pile of leads...get names, and any other info I need to get started with these companies.
3. Use online networks to get introduced to people at large companies that I am focused on.
4. Make the most of every moment today!! Stop complaining and make opportunties happen!!

new day

There is a new day before me. Honestly the thoughts that run through my mind sometimes are simply unbelievable. It is no wonder that many people do not reach their goals. I have thoughts of excitment about the day, but I have thoughts of fear and not wanting to deal with rejection. I have thoughts of productivity and thoughts of not wanting to do the work I need to get done today. I really believe that goals can be achieved if you win the battle for the mind. How do I focus today to accomplish these goals?...
1. Finish rates for Spear
2. Follow up on meeting with Jason yesterday.
3. Look for business for next week.
4. Call at least 25 leads today!!!!
5. Properly file, filter and work on the leads I call today.

God this day is yours!!!

goals

I am realizing that life is made up of opportunities. Sometime opportunities are given to you but more often they are created by you. I have a lot of goals that I know will not be reached unless I create some opportunities. I want to daily record my progress on this blog.

My goals....

1. To become VP of Northeast Sales for SourceOne Transportation
2. To make the company over $100,000 in profit a month
3. To reach $20,000 in profit a month by Oct 08.
4. To bring in 4 new accounts a month
5. To call on at least 25 different accounts a day.
6. To bring in a large customer with at least 5-10 loads a day.

What have I done today to reach these goals? I sat down with a smaller customer and just submitted some rates. However, I am staring at a pile of leads that need to be called. I am going to work on that right now.