My good friend, Tony Robbins, once said:
“If you want to be successful in life, watch what everyone else is doing and do the opposite.”
That resonated with me.
And ever since, I’ve gone against the status quo more often than not.
You see, I’ve always been the black sheep of my family.
When I was younger I’d dedicate hours to reading every marketing book and listening to every motivational audio tape I could find.
My obsession with becoming successful was viewed with a negative connotation by most of my family members and friends.
And the truth is, most people are intimidated by those with big goals and dreams.
I stood out because I listened to Tony in the ’90s and did things differently.
You see, having big goals and dreams means chasing big things.
And when you’re chasing and doing big things, you’re going to stand out.
And as the saying goes, “the nail that stands out gets hammered.”
You’ll be hammered with criticism from those around you.
But I’d rather get hammered for having big dreams.
Then settle for a life of regret and mediocrity.
All that hammering does is forge you into a better human being.
When you’re dedicated to being successful, your dedication will come off as an obsession to others.
So embrace being the nail that stands out.
In the end, the hammering will only make you stronger.
Don’t be afraid to stand out and let your obsession fuel your success.
Talk soon,
Bedros
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