Must Watch Video: Triumph of the Human Spirit

In a Chinese modern dance competition, one unique couple won a top prize. The lady was a dancer who'd trained since she was a little girl. Later in life, she lost her entire right arm in an accident and fell into a state of depression.

Someone then asked her to coach a children's dance group. From that point on, she knew she needed to dance again. It took a long time before she could even make simple turns or spins without falling. With only one arm, it was hard to balance.

Then she heard of a man who'd lost a leg in an accident and fallen into a depression. She was determined to persuade him to be her partner. Since he'd never danced before, he turned her down. But she didn't give up and ultimately he agreed.

She started to teach him to dance, but he had no concept of using muscle or how to control his body. When she lost patience with him, he'd walk out. Eventually, they started training seriously.

Here's their performance in the competition.



What do you think? And what are the messages here for sellers?

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Comments

[Nancy Bleeke]

Jill - so glad to know the back story. When I saw this video earlier this week, several sales tips came to mind. This post outlines the sales message. http://tinyurl.com/ncggda

Thanks for the inspiration!

[Michael Goodman]

I hadn't seen this before Jill, though I have just finished a corporate sales conference with one of my clients. I think of all the fear and doubt they express when facing their "giants" in their own sales world. Some of these 40 sales people are doing well and some are struggling. I asked the question what makes some people drive when times get tough, and what makes others quit? Why do those who triumph over fear choose to do so?

I don't know the answer yet but I sure wish I had this video to show during the conference. It would certainly have provoked a strong response in that group of sales professionals as it did me when I watched. Thanks for posting it.
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