Category Archives: jeffrey gitomer

Simple Wisdom for Life

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Recently when going into the notes app on my iPhone, I made an unexpected discovery.  Please understand that I’m not in the habit of using this feature and will typically shoot myself an email or text when I need any sort … Continue reading →

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If Your Why is Big Enough…

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

As a master trainer and nutrition coach, I talk to many people about their weight loss goals.  One statement I always make is that I want this to be the last time they ever start a weight loss program.  My … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons From Mom

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

In honor of my Mom and to all the Mom’s around the world, the following is a tribute.  My Mom taught me so much as a child and many of these lessons have stayed with me for life. A few … Continue reading →

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How Not and How To Make a Sale…A Tale of Two Shopping Trips

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Note to anyone in sales in general and especially retail sales…the following are two stories about how NOT to and then How to make a sale.  For the record, I’m skipping over my experience at The Men’s Warehouse as it … Continue reading →

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Some of the Best Advice I’ve Ever Received

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

My parents divorced when I was very young and both remarried within a few short years. I have no memories of my Mom and first Dad being together as I was just a baby.  My Mom and Jeff Amidon, my … Continue reading →

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Do You Argue for Your Limitations?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Do you see the glass half empty or half full?  Most people will say “half full” with the implication of having a positive outlook on life, and yet the same people will likely constantly argue for their limitations.  What do … Continue reading →

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Do You Live for Friday?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

Ask the average person how they’re doing on a Monday and their typical answer will be “Okay for a Monday” or “Not bad considering it’s a Monday”.  Now ask that same question on Wednesday and you will likely get an … Continue reading →

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How I Met the “Ace of Sales” Jeffrey Gitomer

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Kelly Perkins Amidon

In February of 2011 I was working as a manufacturer rep for Bart Turner & Associates in Dallas, TX and our primary line of furniture was KI.  KI is based in Green Bay Wisconsin, the home of “Cheeseheads“, Vince Lombardi, … Continue reading →

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