Great post Cyrus.  I wanted to add my recommendation for the Sales Bible.  This book motivates me on a daily basis.  If your feeling low or having a hard time looking at your Numbers get this book and get excited to try some of the techniques in it.  I have found just reading it will change my attitude and get me in the right mindset to get some business going.  This book also imparts in you the correct attitude of helping people get what they want in order to get what you want.  I am very much a part of the give to receive mentality and this book just reinforces that principle.  If you don't have this book borrow the money needed to get it.  You will close more deals if you keep this on your desk. 

Another thing i really like about this book is that it is broken up in to small chapters so it is really easy to get in and read a 2-4 page section and feel motivated all day.  The cover on this one is a bit different then my copy.  I would recommend you find the black and red cover because it is OG and looks way tougher then the cover shown here.  Make sure you read the 39.5 rules of success.  I have also used to my advantage the tip of how to get people to call you back quickly.  It is brilliant just make sure you don't over use it.