The Achiever’s Dilemma

📅 01 Feb 2025
🔥 The Achiever’s Dilemma

If you’re tired of outdated systems, office politics, and mediocrity holding you back, this is your wake-up call.

These are the 3-step system to take control of your career, build unshakable accountability, and outperform in a world that rewards visibility.

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Let’s get real for a second.

AI isn’t going to replace you.
But you know who might? Someone with a stronger personal brand.

Your personal brand isn’t just a buzzword.
It’s your leverage.
It’s your voice in a noisy world.

And if you don’t build it, you’re leaving your future to chance.

Here’s the hard truth:

1. People buy from people they trust.

2. Trust is built by showing up.

3. Showing up starts today.

It’s not about being famous.
It’s about being valuable.
And the best part? You don’t need a million followers to make money, or just to build your brand.

Just study, apply, and start showing-up.
You’ll be part of the 1%.

The 3 Pillars of My Work for 2025

Do you recall my Manifesto? Here’s what I’m building:

1️⃣ The Power of Consistency

Consistency is the secret sauce of personal branding.
You’re reading it in my newsletter

It’s not about going viral—it’s about showing up, day after day, and building trust over time.

Action Step for You:

• Commit to posting 1 piece of content per week for the next 3 months. It could be a LinkedIn post, a short video, or even a thoughtful comment on someone else’s content.

2️⃣ The Hard Truth About CRM Accountability

My lesson as CRM SME

I’ve spent years watching Salesforce (and CRM in general) projects crash and burn.

And here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s not about the tech or the budget.
It’s about stakeholder accountability.

• Operations ghost meetings.

• IT ignores requirements.

• Marketing dodges accountability like it’s their job.

Why?
Money fear. 

When millions are on the line, stakeholders would rather throw their grandmother under the bus than take responsibility.

But there’s hope. Here’s how to turn ghost stakeholders into engaged leaders:

• The Accountability Stack: Use project charters, public deadlines, and weekly impact reports.

• Document Everything: Create a Wiki or stakeholder report that shows who owns what, what’s delayed, and the business impact.

• Positive Reinforcement: Praise works better than shame.

Action Step for You:

• Start documenting stakeholder accountability in your next project. Create a simple report and share it widely. Visibility motivates.

3️⃣ The Achiever’s Dilemma

If you’re an achiever, you know this feeling all too well: impatience.

You want results, and you want them now.
But not everyone operates at your pace.

This playbook is for high-performers who:

• Thrive in high-pressure environments.

• Struggle with mediocrity.

• Want to surround themselves with equally driven people.

Action Step for You:

• Reflect on your current environment.

• Are you surrounded by people who challenge and inspire you?
  
  If not, take one step this week to connect with someone who shares your drive. > and start thinking of being a consultant.

My Sales Tip of the Week

🤔 Serve, don’t sell
You don’t want to be too pushy to get 2.000€ extra / month.

Your results speak on your behalf

Here’s the secret: if you are a subject matter expert - an achiever - speak with results - do not try to sell.

Think About It:

• Option A: Spend 10 minutes showing what you did. Performance you achieved. Everyone gets aligned. Set clear expectations

• Option B: Schedule a 30-minute call. Two people waste 60 minutes. You try to convince a person who doesn’t know you, that you’re good.

The real cost?
People see you as disorganized and unprepared.

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⚡ What To Do Now

1️⃣ Take inventory of your own skills.
2️⃣ Set one clear goal for the next 30 days.
3️⃣ Share your progress with me here, on LinkedIn, or via phone!

I’d love to keep you committed via content 😉

🏆 Final Takeaway

Success doesn’t come from shortcuts or hype.
And being a performer, it’s absolutely normal to suffer in a company’s environment.

It comes from systems, accountability, and the right people by your side.

Hope to be one of them.

Please reply this email if you want to have a chat / be mentored by me.

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