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Out Thoughts Control our Destiny

Early in my sales career, I was invited to a training seminar several hours from home. I decided to attend and caught a ride with an associate named Ken. Ken was an experienced salesman, doing a great job and making lots of money. I was a young rookie who asked a lot of questions. I could tell Ken got tired of answering my questions, but I kept asking because I was eager to learn.

Eventually, he threw me a book and said, "Read it." I did and from that day on I became hooked on learning the strategies of success. I started reading books like The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale and See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar. As I read those books, I began to understand that we become what we spend the most time thinking about. Then I remembered what the Bible says: "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." This concept that we become what we think about most often is actually one of the foundational concepts of most self-improvement or high-performance principles.

Our thoughts determine our actions, our moods, our self-image, how we present ourselves to others and even the words we speak. The simplest and quickest way to change our situation in life is simply to change the way we think. In short, our thoughts determine our destiny. You are today where your thoughts have brought you and you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. If you want to improve your life, grow your business and generate more sales, you gotta think like a winner.

I wanted to be a top performer, a winner, an all-star and I realized that to be one I had to start thinking like one. Although I had achieved some success, I knew I needed to change my thinking if I was going to achieve the kind of success I really desired. So I began to diligently study success principles by reading lots of books, listening to audio programs and attending seminars and training events led by some of the world's leading experts in success and high performance.

I discovered there is one distinctive trait that all winners have: they know that success is a mental game -- they understand the power of positive thinking.

If you want to win your game, you gotta think like a winner. And you must use both offensive and defensive strategies. Offensive strategies for winning include visualizing success, controlling your attitude and expecting victory. Defense is about protecting yourself, and guarding your mind against negativity should be your number one defensive strategy.





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(Visit Billy's Website) Internationally recognized business leader, author, and inspirational speaker Billy Cox energizes people to dream big, take action, and achieve results. His message comes from the authenticity and credibility of his own inspiring, all-American success story. Billy Cox now teaches the essentials that led to his own success – he has lived what he speaks. Billy pairs his powerful message with a high-energy, passionate, and down-to-earth style. People worldwide who hear him speak or use his books and audios are inspired to "raise their bar", take control of their futures, and achieve new levels of performance and results. A "no limits" person who knows how to win, Billy is a master salesman, a compelling motivator, an energetic leader, and is recognized by his peers as a leading authority on the undeniable power of human potential. Billy Cox teaches techniques proven over two decades of experience in sales, management, and leadership, and consulting. He has truly lived the American dream. Starting at age 17 as a part-time salesperson in a direct sales company, he worked his way to the top of every sales and management level available. By age 30, he had earned his first million dollars. Two years later, he became president of an international sales and marketing company taking on leadership of a nationwide team with over 500 sales associates. It was an enormous challenge, as sales were in a slump, down almost 50 percent. In less than three years, he and his team had turned the company around, increasing sales to record-breaking levels. Author of The Dream Book, You Gotta Get in the Game, and The All-Star Sales Book, Billy is dedicated to sharing the powerful and proven concepts and techniques that led to his success. Billy travels worldwide, helping individuals achieve their dreams and teaching organizations to reach peak performance. Whether it is a business executive group of 40 or a roaring convention of 4,000, Billy Cox motivates any group, blending facts, inspiration, humor, and conviction with audience participation. Customizing his talks for each group, he gains immediate rapport and leaves audiences energized and confident they can put their learning into immediate action. A partial list of Billy Cox’s clients include a huge range of global, national and regional leaders, including FedEx Services, Delta Dental, Century 21, Hertz, Hyatt, Konica Minolta, Nike Inc., Tyson Foods, North Texas State University, Allstate Insurance, Bertram Yachts, Manheim, Country Maid, Wilson, and Xerox Corporation. Billy considers his personal accomplishments just as important as his professional achievements. He regularly donates his time and talents to youth sports, community service work, and various charities. Billy and his wife, Susan, and their four children make their home in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas.

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