An Ode To Obsession

You were born to be better than average.

You were born to succeed.

You were born to make an impact, to be an influence, and to be an inspiration to others.

Point blank, you were born to win!

It’s time to leave average behind and step up to outstanding.

Here are a few ways average folks differ from outstanding ones

Average folks talk negatively

They talk about other people. They place blame and over-dramatize failures. Their glass is always half empty. Nothing is ever going their way, and everything is a problem.

The obsessed folks know that the words they speak fuel their energy.

They know that in order to be truly exceptional, they must tap into their own personal reservoir of energy. The obsessed folks use language that inspires them and everyone around them. They are obsessed with their goals and what they must do to achieve them.

Average folks resign themselves to mediocrity

They think people who experience success are lucky, naturally talented, more gifted, or somehow smarter and, therefore, able to produce at a higher level. I call this the “talent myth.”

The outstanding ones have different perceptions.

They understand that their results are tightly aligned with their focus, discipline, sacrifice, stamina, and work ethic. The obsessed folks don’t use luck or talent as an excuse for failure; they know that success in any endeavor comes from hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.

They know that rising to be the best will not be easy, but it will be worthwhile.

Average folks disrespect their time

They spend the prime hours of every day doing non-productive activities.

Netflix, gossiping, designing business card logos, swiping through screens on dating apps, playing Facebook games, and throwing back too many cocktails are just a few of the things that come to mind…

The obsessed ones value their time.

They use their best hours of the day for their most important pursuits. They schedule their days, knowing that structure is a component of productivity. They have 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year targets. They are addicted to learning and writing. They invest in books, watch webinars, mastermind with others in their field, and are willing to do whatever it takes to improve their skills.

They understand that the more they know, the more they can achieve.

Average folks are easily influenced away from their goals by other people

If their friend tells them they will never achieve their goals, they believe them and become discouraged. If a deal falls through, they want to quit. They constantly need to be re-motivated about their main purpose for wanting to pursue their life passion.

The obsessed people are continually status-checking their results against their targets and know precisely where they stand at any given moment. They know that small steps backward often precede huge leaps forward. If their friend tells them they will never achieve their goals, they find a new friend.

Average folks believe luck, destiny, and fate create the path

They bicker about which stars need to be lined up to give them the optimal result.

The obsessed believe that no matter what happens, they are responsible for their success.

They understand that luck is a combination of preparedness and opportunity coming together at the right time. They seize every moment as an opportunity to move closer toward their goals.

It's time to leave average behind.

The people you associate with will have a direct impact on where you go with your life.

If you're reading this, I want you to know you're in the right place.

If you're reading this, I want you to know that average is no longer an option for you.

If you're reading this, it's time to take massive action and go after the life of your dreams.

You were born to thrive, and it's time to make it a reality.

Don't settle for anything less than outstanding.