Re: Passing the Life, Accident and Health Insurance Exam
I think that if you don't pass a test no matter what kind of test that it is does not mean that you will not pass it the next time...and if you should fail it once more....try, try again. The only thing that determines if you are a failure at something is you. If you let what others say and the fact that you didn't pass it the first or second time intimidate you, then you will manifest negative thoughts (which is known to always cripple you mentally) making you believe that you aren't cut out for the profession. A person that wants to sell insurance really bad can accomplish becoming a super sharp insurance agent if they eat, sleep, and breathe it. I believe success in this business or any other sales business is made up of a mixture of things:
1. Determination (will take you a very long way)
2. Willingness to do whatever it possibly takes
3. Focus
4. Positive thinking
5. Understanding that there is ALWAYS room for improvement
I myself don't have any experience "yet" in selling insurance, but I have experience in sales (wireless door to door sales). I can honestly sit here and say that that job was the hardest job I have ever had, but I ate, slept, and breathed cell phones (plans and all). I worked for MCI Worldcom and I was so determined to be at the top that I was in my department. I sold and closed the deal on over 50 contracts consecutively for 3 months (until the whole dept was unfortunately was shut down due to reasons beyond my control). I held one of the positions for the top 2 sales field reps and even shocked the regional manager at how well I was doing which in turn got me approved for a raise. There were other reps there that were cocky and laughed and said that I was doing this and that wrong and they would say how I was probably going to not get sales doing it my way. I was burning up with so much determination though that I followed my heart and utilized the ideas that I came up with. I kept my flyers with me at all times in my car and every person that I came in contact with received one. All I discussed with people was my plans and how I could help them. I never pressured anyone to purchase from me, but I always left a deep lasting first impression that I was wanting to help them. I made so much money and it felt great. My phone rang so much that I would have to turn off my phone by a certain time of the evening just so I could get time to myself and chill. I can admit though I was on fire.
I have told a freaking story, but I only said all that just to make a point that passing or failing on your 1st or 2nd try of that test does not determine whether or not you are meant to be a insurance salesman/saleswoman. You are cut out for whatever you believe you are cut out for. If this is what you really want, go after it ....no matter how many times it takes for you to take that test over...keep taking it till you pass that sucker. I would suggest for anyone that is having troubles with passing the tests, getting prospects, or whatever to read this book called The Magic Of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. There is nothing that you are not cut out for that you may want...all it takes is persistance and practice and from my impression of you I believe you have it to have taken the test a 2nd time already. Keep at it, you'll pass it.
Alot of the greatest and well known people in the world failed things their first and second and some even failed a third and fourth and fifth time at things that they were attempting to accomplish....but the reason they are so great is because they didn't let it stop them or get em down. They kept on trying to they finally accomplished what they were trying to do. Jim Carrie and Tyra Banks are really good examples of people that were told that maybe what they were trying to do was not meant for them, but if you look into it...you'll see that they let that go in one ear and out the other.
I think that if you don't pass a test no matter what kind of test that it is does not mean that you will not pass it the next time...and if you should fail it once more....try, try again. The only thing that determines if you are a failure at something is you. If you let what others say and the fact that you didn't pass it the first or second time intimidate you, then you will manifest negative thoughts (which is known to always cripple you mentally) making you believe that you aren't cut out for the profession. A person that wants to sell insurance really bad can accomplish becoming a super sharp insurance agent if they eat, sleep, and breathe it. I believe success in this business or any other sales business is made up of a mixture of things:
1. Determination (will take you a very long way)
2. Willingness to do whatever it possibly takes
3. Focus
4. Positive thinking
5. Understanding that there is ALWAYS room for improvement
I myself don't have any experience "yet" in selling insurance, but I have experience in sales (wireless door to door sales). I can honestly sit here and say that that job was the hardest job I have ever had, but I ate, slept, and breathed cell phones (plans and all). I worked for MCI Worldcom and I was so determined to be at the top that I was in my department. I sold and closed the deal on over 50 contracts consecutively for 3 months (until the whole dept was unfortunately was shut down due to reasons beyond my control). I held one of the positions for the top 2 sales field reps and even shocked the regional manager at how well I was doing which in turn got me approved for a raise. There were other reps there that were cocky and laughed and said that I was doing this and that wrong and they would say how I was probably going to not get sales doing it my way. I was burning up with so much determination though that I followed my heart and utilized the ideas that I came up with. I kept my flyers with me at all times in my car and every person that I came in contact with received one. All I discussed with people was my plans and how I could help them. I never pressured anyone to purchase from me, but I always left a deep lasting first impression that I was wanting to help them. I made so much money and it felt great. My phone rang so much that I would have to turn off my phone by a certain time of the evening just so I could get time to myself and chill. I can admit though I was on fire.
I have told a freaking story, but I only said all that just to make a point that passing or failing on your 1st or 2nd try of that test does not determine whether or not you are meant to be a insurance salesman/saleswoman. You are cut out for whatever you believe you are cut out for. If this is what you really want, go after it ....no matter how many times it takes for you to take that test over...keep taking it till you pass that sucker. I would suggest for anyone that is having troubles with passing the tests, getting prospects, or whatever to read this book called The Magic Of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. There is nothing that you are not cut out for that you may want...all it takes is persistance and practice and from my impression of you I believe you have it to have taken the test a 2nd time already. Keep at it, you'll pass it.
Alot of the greatest and well known people in the world failed things their first and second and some even failed a third and fourth and fifth time at things that they were attempting to accomplish....but the reason they are so great is because they didn't let it stop them or get em down. They kept on trying to they finally accomplished what they were trying to do. Jim Carrie and Tyra Banks are really good examples of people that were told that maybe what they were trying to do was not meant for them, but if you look into it...you'll see that they let that go in one ear and out the other.
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I am doing the self study though...not their online course. It came with a drill and practice cd that is great. I can set it on easy, intermediate, or hard for the practice questions.
