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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Dundies, Cintas Style

This past week the sales department at Cintas had an awards ceremony of sorts for having the strongest first quarter ever. Aside from an all day golfing extravaganza at one of the nicest golf courses in Florida, crystal awards were given out to the sales professionals that had outstanding quarters.



Normally, I wouldn't mention anything about this. Especially since I didn't win any of the awards. But those who did win inspired me. At least I think it was inspiration. Maybe it was more of a jealousy since some hefty bonus checks were also handed out with each award, but there was definitely some inspiration in there too.

I want to win an award and be recognized for excellence in sales. I know what you're thinking, "Didn't you want to win an award before?" Well yeah, I just didn't know why. It's not for the crystal trophy or the bonus money, although both will be welcome. It's for that feeling you get when you outperform everyone else. It allows you the feeling of looking around a room and not being able to find a single person outperforming you. It's being the person everyone admires or silently curses. It's being the person that can squash anyone who refuses to obey your every command. Just kidding about that last one. But seriously, you outperformed everyone. They should at least be required to get you coffee, right? A bagel? Well, they definitely shouldn't gripe if you need to borrow their stapler.

This is the first quarter I am technically eligible to receive such an award. Now it's my job to make it reality.

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