Do you empower yourself by talent, or by passion and belief? We often get caught up in being “impressed and intimidated” by those we consider to be more talented than ourselves. I call this the “Two I’s” of negativity…we all have been there. This negativity can create challenges when you try to “push through“.
How many times have you seen individuals who you thought had less talent than yourself become wildly successful? Did you ever stop to analyze what they did and how they went about that “planned success“? That is right…I said “planned success“. Thomas Edison was really spot on when he said that “genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration“. Do you think that it is possible that we get too caught up in being “impressed and intimidated” rather than following some sage advice from someone who was not one of these modern-day “success gurus“…someone who really knew what it meant to “push through“.
Often, I refer to Tony Robbins and his comment of being able to “push through“. Here was a guy who wanted nothing more than to be a truck driver, until he became passionate and really started to believe in himself. Look where it took him. Take a few minutes and go to his website…watch a video of him interviewing Frank Kern and John Reese. It may just change your thinking about talent. It may rock your world. Mine has never been the same since I watched that video the first time.
Think about it…is talent overrated? Maybe we need to put more passion into our lives. Maybe we need to empower ourselves by developing a stronger belief in ourselves…a belief so strong that talent becomes second place.
Being an entrepreneur has given me a deep appreciation for individuals who are success oriented and never give up. The drive to always “push through” is a trait of successful people.
I have been fortunate to associate myself with many successful individuals over my life. It began with my father who instilled in me the ability to step outside of the box…to create something out of nothing. He taught me the importance of integrity in business...traits that I have incorporated into the various business models I employ.
I spent the first ten years of my career in the medical field. I worked side by side with amazing individuals who put their own self-interests aside in order to nurture others back to good health. Many times I witnessed life and death situations. It was always humbling to experience the team-work that evolved around trying to save a lives.
As my career path evolved into the business world, not only could I bring those experiences into my persona, I saw a need to spread information…real information for real situations. A close friend of mine began to mentor me in aspects of blogging. He has given me incredible insight into how a blog should be developed…how to focus my passion for helping mentor people to becoming successful entrepreneurs. This passion for mentoring others began when I was a young child and continues today. It is not about me, but rather those who have influenced my life.
I am a work-out addict and a real “ski dog”. Sorry guys and gals…I do not “ride”. I live for deep powder and steep chutes. I love the feeling of looking over the edge of a steep run…feel my heart beat faster with that adrenaline rush and then “jump in”. I love golf…but I always wonder if I will ever break 100…lol! Most of all, I love my wonderful family…they are the best! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you feel empowered today.
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