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#17 The Tale of Tunde the Talented Tortoise

Nov 25, 2024

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Once upon a time in the vibrant African jungle, there lived a young tortoise named Tunde. Tunde was known for his clever mind and curious nature. One day, he overheard a conversation between two older animals, a lion named Simba, and an elephant named Tembo.

 

Simba was complaining, "I need a new den, but the cost of building one is so high. I wish I had more money."

 

Tembo replied, "I spent years studying to become a jungle architect, but it seems like no matter how hard I work, it's never enough."

 

Tunde was intrigued by their conversation and decided to seek advice from the wise old giraffe, Zuri, who was known for her deep understanding of life.

 

"Zuri," Tunde called out as he approached the tall giraffe, "I want to help Simba and Tembo, and maybe earn some money for myself too. But I don't have years to study or special skills like they do. What should I do?"

 

Zuri smiled kindly and lowered her long neck to speak to Tunde. "Tunde, you don't need to spend years in college to make a difference or earn money. Unless you need specific skills for a profession like a doctor or an engineer, you can achieve great things by learning sales. In fact, in just 90 days, you can become very successful if you focus on learning how to sell."

 

Tunde was puzzled. "Sales? How can that help me?"

 

Zuri explained, "Sales is about understanding others' needs and offering solutions. It's about communication, trust, and persistence. Let me tell you a story about another tortoise, Kwame, who changed his life by learning sales."

 

Tunde listened eagerly as Zuri continued, "Kwame was just like you, Tunde. He wanted to help others and earn money but didn't have any special skills. He decided to learn sales by observing how animals trade goods in the jungle market. He practiced speaking confidently and understanding what others needed. Soon, Kwame was helping other animals sell their goods, and he earned a commission from each sale. In just 90 days, Kwame's sales skills made him one of the most successful animals in the jungle."

 

Inspired by Kwame's story, Tunde decided to give it a try. He started small, helping his friends sell fruits and crafts in the jungle market. He learned to listen carefully to what the buyers wanted and to present the items in the best way possible. Tunde's friendly nature and persistence paid off, and soon, he was closing more sales than anyone else.

 

As Tunde's reputation grew, more animals sought his help. He began organizing larger trade events, bringing together buyers and sellers from all over the jungle. Tunde's earnings increased, and he was able to help Simba build his new den and Tembo with his projects.

 

Tunde realized that Zuri was right. He didn't need years of study or special skills to succeed. By focusing on learning sales, he had transformed his life in just 90 days.

 

The story of Tunde the Talented Tortoise spread throughout the jungle, inspiring many young animals to learn sales and achieve their dreams. Tunde continued to help others and share his knowledge, proving that with the right skills and determination, anything is possible.

 

The End

Nov 25, 2024

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