"A pessimist sees the difficulty in most opportunity; an optimist sees the chance in most difficulty." ~ Sir Winston Churchill
There are many factors that donate to a fruitful direct selling business such as for instance Avon. One crucial element is really a representative's attitude and where he or she falls on the optimism/pessimism scale. Of course, the majority of us know that it's not necessarily an easy task to be optimistic all of that time period but putting it into practice can truly change lives in your business in addition to other aspects of your life. They say optimistic people tend to be healthier people in general. I think It's worth the time and effort to alter those negative thoughts for that reason alone. Following are some examples of how an optimist and pessimist Avon seller may handle certain situations. For each example, ask yourself "What type do I tend to be?"
A Rep hands out 10 catalogs and gets two orders...
Optimist:That's great, now imagine if I given out 50 catalogs. I should average 10 orders!
Pessimist: Only two measly orders. I can't get enough customers. Maybe this business isn't for me.
A rep receives a $200 order from a customer's niece visiting from another state...
Optimist: Woo Hoo! A $200 order! This is a superb customer. I am going to keep servicing her through my website and even mail her brochures.
Pessimist: Oh this is a superb order but it's an onetime deal. No used in getting too excited about it.
A rep misses on achieving a sales level achievement by way of a small amount...
Optimist: Wow, my orders have really grown this year. If I keep on building, next season I believe to make this happen level. I truly wish I would have managed to get this season but this is great confirmation that my business is growing.
Pessimist: I am really upset. I devote so much work off and could not even make it. Nothing ever goes my way. This business is way too difficult.
A rep realizes her customer called the organization directly to become a rep herself...
Optimist: Geez, I am very disappointed but this is a true learning lesson. I am going to produce a conscious effort to keep in touch with my customers, friends and family about selling Avon so I don't pass up again. I can also make it an indicate add a www.yourmakeupcatalogonline.com/avon-brochure-catalog recruiting flyer in my customer's bags in addition to in the brochures I hand out.
Pessimist: Just my luck! Certainly one of my best customers opted under someone other than me. I can't get a break.
A rep is missing items from their order...
Optimist: I understand that people are human and therefore there's always the opportunity I may have something wrong with my order every now and then. I am just really happy that after I contact customer care they are very willing to greatly help fix my problem asap.
Pessimist: This gets me mad. I am going to call customer care and let them have a piece of my mind. How dare they screw up my order.
From these examples it's obvious to observe that optimistic people take responsibility because of their actions whether they are happy with the outcome or not. Whenever a perceived obstacle gets inside their way, they keep their eyes focused on your way and proceed on. For a pessimist that same obstacle can halt them inside their track leaving them frustrated and feeling stuck. Often they look toward the organization or other folks at fault for the situation. Again, it's only human to have these feelings from time to time but from my experience, it's your attitude that either keeps pushing you forward or holds you back from getting closer to your goals.
