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> [“Half of your success is determined by your positive attitude. The plot thickens... Several national tests have revealed the following startling statistics about why people fail on the job: 20% Improper training. Poor job skills. 15% Poor verbal and written…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/half-of-your-success-is-determined-by-your-positive-attitude-the-plot/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

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> [Several national tests have revealed the following startling statistics about why salespeople fail...15% Improper training both product and sales skills. 20% Poor verbal and written communication skills. 15% Poor or problematic boss or management. 50% Attitude.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/several-national-tests-have-revealed-the-following-startling/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

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## Other authors on Communication skills

- [Susan C. Young 1,086 quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/communication-skills/susan-c-young/)

## More by Jeffrey Gitomer

> [If you look deep inside trust, you'll find truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/if-you-look-deep-inside-trust-you-ll-find-truth/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [The more a prospective customer clicks on you and your stuff, the easier it is for them to make a buying decision in your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/the-more-a-prospective-customer-clicks-on-you-and-your-stuff-the/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [If you want to be the best salesperson, first you must be the best person.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/if-you-want-to-be-the-best-salesperson-first-you-must-be-the-best/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Most salespeople are half prepared. They know everything about their company and their product. They know nothing about their prospect.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/most-salespeople-are-half-prepared-they-know-everything-about-their/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Use your CRM to retain customers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/use-your-crm-to-retain-customers/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [What is a positive attitude? The simple definition is the way you dedicate yourself to the way you think. Interestingly, it's also the definition…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/what-is-a-positive-attitude-the-simple-definition-is-the-way-you/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [The love of what you do, combined with your belief in what you do, will not determine your success. It will determine how hard…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/the-love-of-what-you-do-combined-with-your-belief-in-what-you-do-will/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [In business, your positive thoughts and lifestyle choices lead to your personal success and your career success.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/in-business-your-positive-thoughts-and-lifestyle-choices-lead-to-your/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Take action every day - some small dose at a time.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/take-action-every-day-some-small-dose-at-a-time/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [The reason Trust is requested is because the person seeking Trust realizes that Trust is the key to Yes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/the-reason-trust-is-requested-is-because-the-person-seeking-trust/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Being honest when you're dealing with others is easier to do because your honesty is on the table for all to view...Being honest with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/being-honest-when-you-re-dealing-with-others-is-easier-to-do-because/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Biggest question: Isn't it really 'customer helping' rather than customer service? And wouldn't you deliver better service if you thought of it that way?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/biggest-question-isn-t-it-really-customer-helping-rather-than/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Sell yourself before you try to sell your company or your product.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/sell-yourself-before-you-try-to-sell-your-company-or-your-product/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [There's no lotion or potion that will make sales faster and easier for you - unless your potion is hard work.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/there-s-no-lotion-or-potion-that-will-make-sales-faster-and-easier/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

> [Trust is not a request, Trust is earned.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-gitomer/trust-is-not-a-request-trust-is-earned/)

[Jeffrey Gitomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-gitomer/)

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