When It Doesn’t Work—Try This Instead

This month’s theme is Being Committed, and we’re exploring how to Secure the Sale or Schedule the Next Step.

That means confidently leading each interaction toward a clear outcome—despite the twists, turns, and roadblocks that sometimes get in the way.

This week’s focus is: Being committed despite setbacks.

While we can anticipate possible obstructions, we can’t predict them all.
We can’t control the circumstances, or the weather, or other people.
Setbacks are part of the game.

Adversity can derail us—or it can motivate us.
The ability to build resilience and resolve doesn’t come from having an easy time of it. It comes through the challenge.

Setbacks help us broaden our skills.
If your first action doesn’t produce the outcome you wanted—try another.

If you send an email and get no reply, pick up the phone.
If they don’t answer your call, mail a note.
If that doesn’t work, follow them on social and comment on a post.
Keep going. Keep trying.

There are no guarantees in any single action.
But each attempt teaches you something—and each success adds a new tool to your kit.

Rather than take the low road and complain that “it didn’t work,”
take the high road and ask:
What can I try next?

This is how you build skill.
This is how you build confidence.
This is how you build results.

Don’t give up.
Try something else.
And keep trying until you get where you’re going.

Now, go practice resilience through creative action.
oxo
Jody