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There’s a moment at Disney World that never gets old. A child spots their favorite character. Mickey, Elsa, Buzz, whoever it is, and suddenly, the world narrows. Eyes widen. Mouth drops open. Arms freeze, unsure whether to wave or run. It’s not just excitement. It’s awe. It’s the moment where imagination and reality collide… and for once, there’s no gap between them. Because for that child, it’s not someone in a costume. It’s not marketing. It’s not IP. It’s the real thing. The voice they...
This is the quiet source of anxiety in sales. Not quota. Not your boss. Not the pipeline. It’s the stories your mind tells when the room goes quiet. “What if I miss quota? “What if they say no?” “What if I lose my job? Your mind, wired for danger, fills in the blanks with fear. It doesn’t know the difference between a real wound and an imagined one. Cut your hand while chopping vegetables, and adrenaline surges. You spring into action looking for a bandage. But just thinking about misssing...
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