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How to Excel? Keep your Promises…

May 12, 2009
Personal Development, Sales
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Most people don’t do what they say they will do.  This puts them in a huge hole credibility-wise with their customers and associates.

 

They create every excuse imaginable, often fabricating an excuse takes more effort than just doing what we say we’ll do.

This is very simple behavior to correct…

 

Step One. Only make commitments you plan to keep.

Step Two. Write down all commitments in a place where you will not lose them, and where you can cross them off when done.

Step Three. Spend time each day clearing the list.

 

Having a system to ensure that promises don’t get broken will put you ahead of 95% of your competition.  And you’ll have to work less hard to build trust.

 

Have a great day…

 

Rob

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  1. Christian HallerNo Gravatar (48 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @11:52 am

    Rob – this is spot on. Break even the smallest promise and credibility goes to zero faster than imaginable – and everyone will hear about it.
    Christian Haller
    Good Food Fast & Easy
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  2. Lynn LaneNo Gravatar (57 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @1:25 pm

    Rob, I think this is the number 1 skill you must have to create success in your business, relationships and in life.

    Lynn Lane
    Success Strategies For Life
    Success Today

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  3. Bereavement, Divorce, and Grief Counseling and Support, Henderson, Las Vegas, NV, NevadaNo Gravatar (9 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @2:46 pm

    I agree 100%. And things HAPPEN which were unanticipated or where a step took longer. COMMUNICATE ALONG THE WAY contributes well additionally to cement the longevity of the business relationship.

    Best regards,

    April Braswell

    Dating Quick Start Expert, Relationship Success Coach

    Divorce Support and Bereavement Counseling Outreach Workshop Henderson, NV, Nevada, Las Vegas

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  4. Yann Vernier - ProfitsTactics.comNo Gravatar (38 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @3:55 pm

    This is so true. I avoid assumptions as much as possible but usually assume won’t do what they say they’ll do. I agree with your recommendation to list and keep tracks of our commitments. I personally keep my list fairly short because I like to keep my word, but I sometimes struggle to apply this to promises to myself though.
    Very good points.

    All the best,
    Yann
    How to Get Organized, Stop Procrastinating, and Set Goals for Small Business Success

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  5. Bob KauferNo Gravatar (49 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @4:11 pm

    Cred is sooooo important.

    Bob Kaufer
    Z Health For Life

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  6. Philip GravesNo Gravatar (52 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @4:39 pm

    Great advice, Rob. It’s also a good reminder that what one might take for granted others may not bother to do (it’s very easy to assume everyone is doing the same thing).

    Philip Graves
    Consumer Behaviour Research
    author of “The Secret of Selling: How to Sell to Your Customer’s Unconscious Mind”

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  7. JJ JalopyNo Gravatar (57 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @4:45 pm

    This is really important.

    I renege on my promises sometimes. Every single time it has cost be in terms of reputation, and I always have to work harder as a result.

    Cool reminder. I need a system!

    JJ Jalopy.
    Lifecoach Mentoring Expert JJ Jalopy
    How to become a coach

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  8. Anthony LemmeNo Gravatar (41 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @6:01 pm

    I think for me, the write it down where you won’t lose it part is most important.

    Anthony
    The Most Powerful Personal Growth and Mind Develpment Tool on Earth

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  9. John HoNo Gravatar (86 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @9:26 pm

    Rob,

    Fulfilling our promises & commitment is indeed important to have high credibility.

    And over delivery is even beyond that!

    John Ho
    Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personality for Better Influence & Persuasion (WordPress Blog)
    Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personality for Better Influence & Persuasion (Money Page)

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  10. Pam SchulzNo Gravatar (48 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @9:55 pm

    Credibility takes a long time to develop and an instant to be wiped out. Not keeping one’s promises is the surest fire way to destroy it.

    Great reminder!
    Pam
    Invest in Your Future

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  11. Don ShepherdNo Gravatar (44 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @10:04 pm

    keep your promises at all cost, but to do that efffectively you have to know your limitations. i’m a little behind on some promises right now and i’m paying the price.

    Don Shepherd

    Central Oregon Camphiker

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  12. Lisa McLellanNo Gravatar (90 comments)  •  May 12, 2009 @10:29 pm

    I almost never break my promises because I’m Catholic. Not that I’m super religious or anything, but I have that built in Catholic guilt that is so overwhelming that I have to avoid it at all costs. LOL

    Lisa McLellan, Babysitting Services – Babysitters, Nannies, and Au-pairs

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  13. jc mackenzieNo Gravatar (48 comments)  •  May 13, 2009 @10:23 am

    Well Said!!

    It doesn’t take many for credability to be irreversably damaged

    Thanks

    JC
    JCMACKENZIE.COM

    Making money-reviews

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  14. Darryl PaceNo Gravatar (66 comments)  •  May 13, 2009 @2:16 pm

    Rob,
    Great post. Credibility is vital.

    Health, Fitness — Darryl Pace
    Fitness Product Review

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  15. Duane CunninghamNo Gravatar (51 comments)  •  May 14, 2009 @2:17 am

    Hi Rob,

    I think your personal cred is vital …and that you walk your talk

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  16. Steve ChambersNo Gravatar (103 comments)  •  May 15, 2009 @12:43 am

    Follow thorough and doing what we said we would do is important.

    Steve Chambers, The Sales Expert

    Sales Eagles – Sales Coaching for high flyers

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  17. Pat BeckerNo Gravatar (40 comments)  •  May 17, 2009 @5:22 pm

    Your advice is excellent and should apply to all areas of ones life, to all relationships particularly to oneself.

    Pat
    Internet Dollars for Business Owners

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  18. David PowerNo Gravatar (42 comments)  •  May 18, 2009 @5:58 pm

    Yes you are right Rob…credibility is such a vital quality of success!!!

    David Power’s Hour

    Expert in Medical Hypnosis, Success Thinking and Practical Parenting

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