Walking Away

In 1965 an American folk rock band The Byrds recorded a song written by Pete Seeger called Turn Turn Turn which was based on some verses in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Holy Bible.To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, a time to reap that which is planted.........A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
Good sales people are eternal optimists or at least should be!  Sometimes that optimism can cloud good judgement about a failing relationship with a customer.  I could list a whole page of reasons why relationships are not always made in heaven but rather in hell.  I am sure each of you could do the same.
My purpose here is to tell you about sitting on an egg that is never going to hatch.  It is a detriment to you personally because it is an act of selfishness which is contrary to team play.  When you work for a company your work with a team and if you are sitting on a still born egg expecting a miracle which will never occur you are not thinking about anyone but yourself.  A new face, a new perspective, a new attitude could change everything and it is your responsibility to recognize that you have failed for whatever reason and give up the ghost to some one else who might be able to succeed.
My Dad taught me so much about life and sales which is intertwined with life.  He said "cure it or kill but do it quickly" Hanging on to a bad relationship, be it business or personal is an albatross around your neck and likely that of the other party who might well be your customer, will prevent you from growing your business and your personal life as well. 
Be wise enough and "big" enough to stand up and say "it ain't happening, let's find someone who perhaps can do better!"
You will be happy you did it BEFORE someone else has to do it for you.