Many of us find ourselves making promises in our business efforts, sales efforts and even in our personal relationships, that we just can't live up to.
When we make a promise, we make a commitment, we give our word and people expect a result. I have often told sales people, business managers or owners, and even couples, to "under promise and over deliver". I have had the belief that if you promised less than you knew you could deliver and then went beyond expectations, people would be pleased.
Now here's what I suggest for you: give up promises!
This may sound very idealistic to you on first glimpse. However, I have found that when I avoid making promises to others I don't have so much stress in my life in living up to expectations. I still work hard at giving my very best and going above and beyond my best - I just don't state the promises out loud. This has given me a new freedom and allowed me the opportunity to give without worry.
It may sound scary to you, (it did to me at first, too!), but I encourage you to try it. See how you feel when you make no promises at all!
Of course, I'm NOT promising you'll feel better... (smile).
Terri Levine
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