Sam Fiorenzo and Lorena Cortes, two distinguished sales professionals at MongoDB, share valuable insights on achieving success in sales while emphasizing a growth mindset, company alignment, and work-life balance. Lorena highlights the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, trusting the sales process, and achieving work-life balance to enhance productivity and personal well-being. Meanwhile, Sam underscores the necessity of selecting a company with a strong product and leadership, as well as fostering a growth mindset to navigate setbacks and challenges. Both emphasize the importance of understanding customer needs through effective discovery and the collaborative nature of sales success, relying on the collective expertise of various stakeholders in the organization.