What a 150-Year-Old Book About Hunting Whales Taught Me About B2B Sales in Dubai's Real Estate Industry
Sales is a competitive game. It's a contact sport, and rejection can pile up fast, threatening to throw you off track. I know that feeling well, and that’s when I met Captain Ahab in Moby Dick by Herman Melville.
The story goes like this: Captain Ahab, a seasoned sea captain, has his leg bitten off by a massive white whale named Moby Dick. Instead of moving on, Ahab becomes consumed by vengeance, determined to hunt down the whale no matter the cost.
What stands out about Captain Ahab is his unwavering focus and determination. He knows what he wants, and nothing can shake him from his goal. As a sales leader in Dubai’s real estate industry, I’ve found that the same drive is essential in B2B sales.
Deals don’t close themselves.
Like hunting whales in the vast ocean, landing that perfect deal requires persistence, strategy, and the willingness to go the extra mile.
But another lesson here: Captain Ahab’s obsession eventually consumes him. While focus is crucial, knowing when to pivot or move on is just as important.
You can’t chase every “whale” forever. Sometimes, you need to regroup and shift focus to the next opportunity.
In B2B sales, especially in Dubai’s competitive real estate market, striking that balance between determination and flexibility is key. Keep your eye on the prize, but never lose sight of the bigger picture.
“Swerve me? The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run. Over unsounded gorges, through the rifled hearts of mountains, under torrents' beds, unerringly I rush! Naught's an obstacle, naught's an angle to the iron way!”
― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick or, The Whale
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