Excuse Quote by Jeffrey Gitomer
“It seems to me that it's actually harder to invent excuses than it is to get a sale.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sales Bible, 2003
Creating excuses is often easier than achieving a sale, highlighting procrastination and fear of failure.
In simple terms: Making excuses is easier than selling.
Focus on action, not excuses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- cold calling
- presentations
- networking
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses do you use most?
- How can you replace excuses with concrete steps?
Excuses can mask deeper skill gaps.