The secret to eating the elephant one bite at a time is having a philosophy about the little (and big) things that pop up in life. So that every little obstacle doesn’t cripple you, be prepared with a saying to overcome them as they arise.  Here are a few of mine.

To get rid of self-doubt when cold calling:  “How can they buy from me if they don’t know I’m open for business?”

To erase thoughts about work when spending time with the family:  “You just never know who you will meet when you’re hanging with the kids!”

When the buzz about you is wrong:  “They need to know about my greatness!”

When they don’t choose you:  “Do they know how much I care?”

What are the obstacles you fear most?  Develop your philosophy and fight back!