What makes YOU so different?

I went to New York City this past summer for a convention. I really do enjoy going to programs and seminars but it can be hard for someone that is new in the business...there is just SO MUCH information. Given that there is way too much to take home and implement, I like to write down key ideas and thoughts that I feel are important to my success, at this stage in the game.

I also enjoy writing down quotes from people because they are normally small phrases that communicate big ideas. In one of the sessions I went to there were quite a few "newbies" in the business and the speaker started off by addressing their mentality going into the business. He said, " I know many of you are here because you know you have a lot to learn and I will do my best to give you more than you expected. I also know that there are some of you who feel like you are the new speaking prodigy! For those of you that feel you are "the prodigy"...you aren't...if you were we would have already heard of you!"

Although bold...it was true!

There is a great deal of talent in this world but there are few prodigies!

Think about it in NBA terms...

How often do you see a talent like LeBron James come along?

Let's be honest...its a rarity!

When we come into an industry we must understand that, while we may be talented, we are nothing out of the ordinary!

We only become special when we begin to do the things that others won't do!

With the talent pool getting deeper and deeper with time we must learn to do things that differentiate ourselves from others.

What is it that you can do to set yourself apart?

What is it that makes you special?

Something to think about:

Look at the individuals in your organization, that are considered the best, and do your best to determine what attributes/characteristics set them apart.

The next step is becoming clear on whether or not you are willing to do what they do...

"The difference between winners and losers is winners pay a price that losers won't pay! Sometimes that price is very little...but only the winners know that!" - Jim Jacobus