{"id":1375,"date":"2025-02-03T21:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesandpresence.com\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2025-02-03T21:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:35:02","slug":"practice-makes-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesandpresence.com\/practice-makes-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Practice it until you Become It"},"content":{"rendered":"
Happy New Year! \ud83e\udd42 January is prime time to plan, pivot, and power up your goals. You\u2019ve heard the old clich\u00e9: \u201cFake it \u2018til you make it.\u201d But let\u2019s be real\u2014faking it doesn\u2019t build skill, confidence, or credibility. Practicing does.<\/p>\n
The new mantra for 2025? \u201cPractice it \u2018til you become it.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why this mindset shift is critical for your success:<\/p>\n
So, how do you practice to become it?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Activate the five steps below for leveling up in 2025.<\/p>\n 1. Pinpoint Your Focus Area<\/b><\/p>\n What\u2019s one skill that, if mastered, would make a massive impact on your career or business? Is it sharpening your negotiation game? Delivering knockout presentations? Leading your team with more confidence? Don\u2019t overcommit. Focus on one key area and go all in.<\/p>\n 2. Make It SMART (Yes, Even for Practice)<\/b><\/p>\n Set a Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, & Time-bound goal.<\/p>\n 3. Repetition + Feedback = Results<\/b><\/p>\n Practice has nothing to do with perfection\u2014it\u2019s about progress. Keep going, even when it\u2019s messy. And don\u2019t go it alone! Ask for feedback from colleagues, mentors, or even clients.<\/p>\n 4. Make Accountability Fun<\/b><\/p>\n Got a colleague or friend with big goals too? Create a \u201cpractice pact.\u201d Cheer each other on, share wins, and hold each other accountable when motivation dips.<\/p>\n 5. Celebrate the Little Wins<\/b><\/p>\n Every time you nail a sales call, deliver a killer presentation, or take a step closer to your goal, celebrate it. Wins, big or small, deserve recognition\u2014they\u2019re proof you\u2019re becoming it. Reward yourself!<\/p>\n\n
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