Many of us know people in our lives--whether at work, in our family, or among our circle of friends--who take their athletic pursuits pretty seriously. Whether they're amateur runners, swimmers, lifters, tennis players, or triathletes, they approach their workouts, their competitions, even their fun in a very methodical, purposeful, almost scientific way. They know it's the only way to grow and improve. Surprisingly, many of these same people treat their chosen profession with a much less serious or methodical approach. They have much to learn--from themselves! In the brief slide show below, we share just five attributes successful salespeople have in common with successful athletes. Who should you be sharing this with?

1. FIVE ATTRIBUTES

2. Goals

3. A Plan

4. A Coach

5. Nourishment

6. Hard work