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	<itunes:summary>Steve's blog... the art &#38; science of the Q-Selling 'correct questions' technique in making major sales</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Self Discipline</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/669/taking-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self discipline is seen to be a positive state of mind and allows you to carry out actions regardless of how you feel. Learning self discipline involves a lot of hard work and can be difficult to begin with. By following our advice, you are able to train your body to listen to your subconscious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Self discipline is seen to be a positive state of mind and allows you to carry out actions regardless of how you feel. Learning self discipline involves a lot of hard work and can be difficult to begin with. By following our advice, you are able to train your body to listen to your subconscious mind in order to fulfill goals which originally you would not have had the willpower to achieve.</p>
<p>When learning self discipline five techniques should be considered. These are willpower, effort, persistence, time and acceptance. Each of these should be considered equally important and no success should be undermined, no matter how small it may seem. Each technique should ideally be realised for any task you undergo each day.</p>
<p>When beginning a task, willpower is normally the first technique to be used. You are able to use willpower from day to day by setting yourself a goal and creating a plan which will allow this to happen. Effort should be used in order to pick the most effective way to carry out the task, whether this involves a lot of work or only a little, in some cases it much more successful to pick the harder task. Perhaps the most difficult yet important technique is persistence.</p>
<p>This is the ability to carry on with an action despite it being extremely demanding or challenging. Time is needed in order to carry out tasks and if this is not given, self discipline cannot be reached. An extra half hour per day concentrating on goals and tasks can make all the difference to succeed. Lastly, acceptance is knowing the reality when you have a achieved the best you can and becoming happy with this.</p>
<p>If you feel you are not succeeding when learning to self discipline, subliminal messaging could greatly influence you and your success rate. By linking to your subconscious mind through subliminal signals, a subliminal CD is able to directly increase your willpower by sending subtle yet powerful subliminal suggestions into your mind. It won&#8217;t do everything for you but it will give you a hand and help to keep you disciplined.</p>
<p>This article was written by Marvin King from SubliminalMP3s.com: Try our complete range of free subliminal audio today or give our self discipline subliminal album and become more disciplined naturally.</p>
<p>Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Marvin_King_II</p>
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		<title>Wasted sales efforts (leaky funnel?) &#8211; Science &amp; Articles</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/606/wasted-sales-efforts-leaky-funnel-science-articles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the popular ones include Miller Heiman, Solution Selling, Selling with Integrity, ROI Selling, PoV Selling, Value$elling, Cluster Selling, SPIN Selling , the Complex Sale for large opportunities, Viral Marketing (to the Long ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of the popular ones include Miller Heiman, Solution Selling, Selling with Integrity, ROI Selling, PoV Selling, Value$elling, Cluster Selling, SPIN Selling , the Complex Sale for large opportunities, Viral Marketing (to the Long &#8230;</p>
<p>Here is the original: <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachArticle.aspx?cid=27277&amp;codi=54005&amp;level=0&amp;section=4" title="Wasted sales efforts (leaky funnel?) - Science &amp; Articles">Wasted sales efforts (leaky funnel?) &#8211; Science &amp; Articles</a></p>
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		<title>David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Spin Selling A Players</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/604/david-weisburd-the-life-of-a-businessman-spin-selling-a-players/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/604/david-weisburd-the-life-of-a-businessman-spin-selling-a-players/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Spin Selling A Players. What are your career goals]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Spin Selling A Players. What are your career goals</p>
<p>View original here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://lifeofbizman.blogspot.com/2009/06/spin-selling-players.html" title="David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Spin Selling A Players">David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Spin Selling A Players</a></p>
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		<title>David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Notes from Spin &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/603/david-weisburd-the-life-of-a-businessman-notes-from-spin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/603/david-weisburd-the-life-of-a-businessman-notes-from-spin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Notes from Spin Selling by Neil Rackham. -An important distinction: selling small ticket items is very different from big ticket items. In large ticket items there is a fear of making a mistake and the cost becomes significant. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Notes from Spin Selling by Neil Rackham. -An important distinction: selling small ticket items is very different from big ticket items. In large ticket items there is a fear of making a mistake and the cost becomes significant. </p>
<p>Read more here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://lifeofbizman.blogspot.com/2009/06/notes-from-spin-selling-by-neil-rackham.html" title="David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Notes from Spin ...">David Weisburd : The Life of a Businessman: Notes from Spin &#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Life Between Jobs » Solutions Wanted. Apply Inside.</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/608/life-between-jobs-%c2%bb-solutions-wanted-apply-inside/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/608/life-between-jobs-%c2%bb-solutions-wanted-apply-inside/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a great resource that gives some very practical advice about how to approach a job search with a solutions first orientation, I'd suggest checking out a copy of the book “ SPIN Selling ” by Neil Rackham. ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a great resource that gives some very practical advice about how to approach a job search with a solutions first orientation, I&#8217;d suggest checking out a copy of the book “ SPIN Selling ” by Neil Rackham. &#8230;</p>
<p>View original post here: <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.lifebetweenjobs.com/?p=97" title="Life Between Jobs » Solutions Wanted. Apply Inside.">Life Between Jobs » Solutions Wanted. Apply Inside.</a></p>
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		<title>Organized Labor Concedes: Employer Violations Rare in Secret &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/571/organized-labor-concedes-employer-violations-rare-in-secret/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/571/organized-labor-concedes-employer-violations-rare-in-secret/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[They visit workers in their homes and try to convince them to support the union months before the employer learns of the campaign. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They visit workers in their homes and try to convince them to support the union months before the employer learns of the campaign. </p>
<p>Read more:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Labor/bg2287.cfm" title="Organized Labor Concedes: Employer Violations Rare in Secret ...">Organized Labor Concedes: Employer Violations Rare in Secret &#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>The SPIN Selling Fieldbook</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/600/the-spin-selling-fieldbook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neil Rackham's national bestseller SPIN Selling revolutionized high-end selling. Now, The SPIN Selling Fieldbook shows you how to actually put into practice the proven tools and techniques outlined in that cutting-edge guide. After a . ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Neil Rackham&#8217;s national bestseller SPIN Selling revolutionized high-end selling. Now, The SPIN Selling Fieldbook shows you how to actually put into practice the proven tools and techniques outlined in that cutting-edge guide. After a . </p>
<p>See original here: <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.advertisingbooks.co.cc/the-spin-selling-fieldbook.html" title="The SPIN Selling Fieldbook">The SPIN Selling Fieldbook</a></p>
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		<title>The Death Of A Sales Pitch</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/581/the-death-of-a-sales-pitch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 23:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That's why I recommend using Spin Selling only to give structure to your sales call. But for what to say or ask during a sales call, I merge the Reverse Selling “no sales pitch” approach into the four elements: situation, problem, ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s why I recommend using Spin Selling only to give structure to your sales call. But for what to say or ask during a sales call, I merge the Reverse Selling “no sales pitch” approach into the four elements: situation, problem, &#8230;</p>
<p>Go here to read the rest:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.upwardlogic.net/64/the-death-of-a-sales-pitch/" title="The Death Of A Sales Pitch">The Death Of A Sales Pitch</a></p>
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		<title>Aero-News Network: The Aviation and Aerospace World&#039;s Daily/Real &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/559/aero-news-network-the-aviation-and-aerospace-worlds-dailyreal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mind you, he comes from a pretty intriguing background... having served on the original Mac team at Apple Computer and been a major proponent of the LoPresti Fury program. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mind you, he comes from a pretty intriguing background&#8230; having served on the original Mac team at Apple Computer and been a major proponent of the LoPresti Fury program. </p>
<p>See more here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=f976d024-552f-4720-bf71-46d4e942676c&amp;" title="Aero-News Network: The Aviation and Aerospace World&#39;s Daily/Real ...">Aero-News Network: The Aviation and Aerospace World&#39;s Daily/Real &#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Book Summary: SPIN Selling</title>
		<link>http://www.makingmajorsales.com/556/book-summary-spin-selling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Test.</p>
<p>Read more here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.coachwithjeremy.com/blog/uncategorized/spin-selling-book-summary" title="Book Summary: SPIN Selling">Book Summary: SPIN Selling</a></p>
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