Ask any top salesperson, athlete, or business leader about their secret to success, and you’ll hear the same thing: discipline beats talent every time.

In sales, just like in life, the difference between those who succeed and those who struggle isn’t a secret formula or some natural gift—it’s the habits they commit to every single day.

Some sales professionals seem to hit their numbers month after month, while others struggle to keep up. It’s easy to assume they have better leads, a bigger network, or just natural talent. But the truth is much simpler—they’re consistent in their prospecting, while others are not.