Did you know that distractions consume an average of 2.1 hours each day? What a waste of time!

And, to make matters worse, getting your mind back on track after you've been interrupted is a real challenge. It can take from 5 to 25 minutes to get back to the task at hand after even a minor interruption like a phone call, a quick e-mail check or a game of solitaire on your cell phone — which is my downfall.

In my new book, Agile Selling, I share numerous ideas to help you deal with distractions without sounding like a total jerk.

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Here are a few ways to increase your sales productivity:

1. Start by focusing on prevention.

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