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My takeaway: a) have good contacts b) be a good salesman c) be persistent d) be lucky.

The "believe in yourself" part is to help with point c.




I would also say that believing in yourself helps a great deal with b as well. Sales is very harsh on the ego. I am always impressed with how sales people can handle the level of rejection they get day in and day out. I am a very good closer, but I am not too good at taking the abuse and rejection that is involved with cold calling.




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