“YOU ARE WHAT YOU SCROLL!” – WHY YOUR PHONE MIGHT BE KILLING YOUR SALES VIBES Let’s talk about something deadly. No, not food poisoning from that suspicious roadside chicken (though, RIP to your stomach lining). I’m talking about what you feed your MIND. Specifically: your phone, your TV, your social media. Fam, you are what you consume. And in sales? What you consume is either sharpening your attitude—or slowly turning you into that grumpy guy who sells socks but insults you when you ask for change. Your Mind is a Braai Stand Think of your mind like a braai stand. If you’re grilling war documentaries, conspiracy theories, and “Why the world is ending in 2026” YouTube videos all day—don’t be shocked when your attitude starts smelling like burnt meat. You can’t expect to scroll through “Israel bombs X” then log into a Zoom call and try to convince someone to buy your product with a smile. Bro. Your mind is in Gaza. Breaking News = Broken Mood Have you ever noticed breaking news is never something happy? Like: “BREAKING: Plane lands safely at OR Tambo. Passengers clapped.” Never! Instead, it’s: “BREAKING: Pilot sneezes, plane lands upside down in a maize field.” And you? You’ll watch that story the whole week. Interviews. The black box. The pilot’s ex-girlfriend’s cat. Everything. Meanwhile, you haven’t followed up on that client who ghosted you 3 weeks ago. Give Me Your Phone, I’ll Tell You Your Future Let’s be honest. If I scroll your Instagram or TikTok right now, I’ll see who you are becoming. Following 15 gossip blogs? You’re becoming a mobile H-Metro. Watching fight videos? You’ll argue with clients over R10. 90% meme pages? You’re laughing more than you’re invoicing. Fam. Follow people who are going where you’re going. You want to be a top salesperson? Follow people who sell, not just those who shout on WhatsApp Status. SALES IS 99% ATTITUDE In Africa, sales isn’t just about product. It’s about presence. People buy from people they like, trust, and vibe with. If your energy is off because you just watched 7 war reels and a "How to Survive the Apocalypse" podcast—no one’s buying from you. Not even your cousin. Before You Go Scroll That Reel Your feed feeds your focus. What you consume controls your confidence. Who you follow determines your future. So before you say “Sales is hard,” check if the real problem is that your attitude is in ICU because of your screen diet. Clean up your feed, follow value, and fuel your attitude. Because in sales, your vibe attracts your swipe. #thecharteredvendor #sellinglikeavendor #salesstrategy #entreprenuership