Yes, that is the same thing we are thinking. That we are already finishing this third month of the year and with it we should have advanced “almost” 25% of the planned goal. Do you notice where the difference is?
Exactly, in the "almost". If it had not been for this adverb, would the expected goal have been reached? It is possible, given that this “almost” is there as a justification, as the reason why what was wanted for this period was not achieved. It's like saying I was on the edge, but I couldn't cross.
How many times have we heard ourselves use this adverb to justify something? "I almost made it, if it hadn't been for…" - "I had almost everything ready, but it was ahead of me" - I almost closed it, but… "- I almost left it aside, but…" - Anyway, I think it's a word very present in the moments when you have to justify something difficult to explain.
The “almost” is like a natural barrier that is there, in front of us, at the crucial moment of some commercial process, and that appears just at the moment when we must justify something not fulfilled. It is a life preserver to which we cling, but of which we cannot give any explanation of its appearance.
But what can we do to prevent its appearance?
Be responsible:
Assume the tasks that we must do in time, quantity and quality, seeking the effectiveness of our actions.
Be planned:
Plan and organize our activities, so that the estimated times of their development are in accordance with the deadlines already set.
Being professionals:
Study, acquire more knowledge, in order to improve our techniques and gain confidence.
Be persistent:
Do not abandon the first failure, but continue forward but now with the experience that failure meant.
Being an excellent listener:
Whoever does not listen does not understand. Who does not understand will not be able to deliver solutions.
To be honest:
Not only with our clients, but also with ourselves. Do not deceive us with false dreams or situations. Honesty opens more doors for us than falsehood.
There are many other suggestions to avoid this adverb, but the most important thing is that we abandon the " almost" and let's be honest, "the truth is that I could not comply due to… and I need advice to do better"
A hug.
