Play in Traffic

Ever fall into a personal slump regarding business develop or networking?

I'm sure everyone has endured some form of call reluctance or networking anxiety. I have, I'll be the first to admit. Recently I stumbled into one of these slumps and remembered my solution to the problem.

Everything that I have done, I've done because I went out and I played in traffic and something happened. What this means is - - if you go push yourself out there and you see people and do things and participate and get involved, something happens.

A couple years ago I hit a slump in January and needed a change, so I decided to attend a networking event, although I didn't want to go. Turns out that one of my biggest prospects was in attendance, in which we had a chance to speak. After the event concluded, my prospect invited me out to dinner later that night to discuss potential buisness opportunities. Long story short, we eventually signed a contract with this company and I established a solid business contact.

So I tell people now, just show up, get in the game, go play in traffic. Something good will come of it, but you've got to show up.