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I went into sales when I was 20 years old. During the interview, the sales manager asked me the typical interviewing question, \u201cname me two qualities that a top salesperson has.\u201d Without hesitation, I answered\u2026<\/p>\n

Goal-oriented and action-oriented. Explain what he said\u2026<\/p>\n

I continued\u2026 Every day when I come to work, I have a goal, to be the best, to be the top. And every day when I come to work, I\u2019ll do whatever it takes to be the best, to be the top. Without the goal, we are just doing things blindly. With the goal, I have a direction. I want a 5 figure income before I\u2019m 25. That\u2019s my goal. I will take action, massive action to achieve it. Is your company able to provide me that?<\/p>\n

I got the job. Was the top salesperson among hundreds, won all major awards in that company, like the top of the month, top of the region, etc\u2026 and was inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Goals and Action. That is how my journey started in sales.<\/p>\n

Unconventionally,
\nHANZO NG
\nSales Ninja Grandmaster<\/p>\n

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