This is not about gambling. A person who thinks that gambling will help him get out of a bad situation will still lose. People who always depend on luck and gamble as a way to make money also lose a lot.
This kind of person thinks that gambling is a risk worth taking, no matter what it does to him. Gambling makes people lazy and makes them think that money is easy to get. Every time that person gambles, he loses a little bit of his sense of self-respect.
Now, put yourself in the place of a salesperson who is just starting out. First-time salespeople often have to decide whether or not to be there, or whether or not to talk to the customer. You don't try to sell or get an order because you're afraid you won't be able to.
If you don't ask the customer to buy something, you've already lost the sale. But if you do, you're still likely to get an order or learn something. Of course, it depends on how well you can sell something. You must tell the truth about your goods or services. Don't promise something you can't keep. Do more than you say you will. These are just a few ways to build a long-term relationship with your customer.
Let's take a closer look at why you're not doing anything, which is mostly because you're afraid. Why didn't you talk to the customer? Why didn't you get that order?
An order can be lost because of fear. As you walk up to the customer, it can stop you in your tracks. Fear can stop you from doing something because it can make you feel overwhelmed and make you afraid of hearing "no."
Actually, there is probably a deeper cause for your anxiety that has to do with your worry about losing your job. Expect to be fired if your work isn't good enough. Your work has to be better than average. Get rid of your fear of losing so you can do this. Think "I can and will get that order" over and over again.
Let's imagine that you want to start your own business. When someone starts a business for the first time, they are usually nervous because they are afraid of losing their money. This worry grows when the money comes from savings that the person has worked hard for. When a business goes bankrupt, people see their hard-earned money go to waste. This can drive anyone crazy. If this happens, he'll have to start saving again, but only if he's still young and healthy enough.
Fear of losing is only one part of the truth. Let's look at the other side, which is all about having the guts to win.
Again, it all starts in your head. Keep your desire to win. Help your mind grow the courage it needs to win. Take some smart chances. Be positive, but don't forget to keep your feet on the ground. Think outside the box and try new things.
If you keep putting off your plans to be successful because you're afraid, you'll waste a lot of time that you could have put to better use. If you give up on your plans in the end, you'll lose the chance of a lifetime. Lost time can't be got back.
Then, are you ready to face your fears?
