Average people are never successful. Ever.
Imagine that you’ve gathered 100 people randomly off the street and brought them into a room. If you asked each person how they viewed themselves in relation to all the rest of the people, I’d estimate that about 90% of them would say they are “about average”.
But are they?
Bob Proctor, in his latest book, “It’s Not About The Money” mentions that the term “average” has taken on a much different meaning from its standard definition. Because “average” indicates a midpoint. So, by definition, in a room of 100 people, ninety-nine of them are NOT average.
What this simply means is that people use the term “average person” to mean that they’re “normal” or “common”. It gives people a feeling of belonging to the masses, even if it’s far from the truth.
The problem with this is that, if you hold the attitude that you are “average” you will tend to look at high-achievers and think that they have something you don’t. That they are special in some way. Or lucky.
And this is not the case at all!
The truth is that the difference between what you might say is an “average” life and a “wealthy” life is really not large at all. It’s just perception.
It’s this “attitude of average” that keeps people stuck in mediocrity. And you see it in their actions.
If they try something new, they’ll quit quickly. Or they’ll cave into the opinions of the people around them. Or they’ll simply not even try at all, certain that they will never be able to achieve anything like what the “winners” are achieving.
And they’re right.
Because, average people are never successful. After all, that’s why they’re called “average”. If they were successful, they would cease to be in the masses of people who just get by from day to day.
Am I saying there’s no hope for the “average” person? Not at all!
But the answer lies in deciding to become very UNaverage! People who achieve great things always start by believing that they CAN do great things.
And it’s in that moment of discovery that they stop being “average”. Because they’re daring to believe that they CAN achieve something different from everyone else.
How about you?
Do you see yourself as “average”?
Do you think that the great achievers of this world are all better equipped than you? Luckier? More skilled? More educated?
Not usually.
In most cases, they started where you are right now. Right on that brink of discovery that they really can be, do or have whatever they want.
And it’s in that moment when the magic happens.
The “average” person becomes very unaverage. And starts to achieve some very unaverage things.
Average? Not you. Not anymore. Only by choice.
What greatness are YOU choosing today?
It’s a classic story.
The economy rises and falls depending on varying factors. So, how does one predict their success in relation to the local, national or international economic situation? How will students be prepared for their first steps into the workplace? For many, the smart answer is entrepreneurism. The home-based business is growing at a rapid pace as more and more people are seeking self-reliance, security and the ability to control their own financial future. With the developments in e-commerce, becoming an entrepreneur has become even easier.
“Laurelle Johnson, a work at home mom, will be honored as “Entrepreneur Mother of the Year” by “Working Mother Magazine” in New York, May 8, 2009. Johnson joins a select group of high-powered businesswomen, including Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, to be honored as a working mom who adeptly balances her career with being a mother.”
Michael Dell is no stranger to taking risks, overcoming adversities and learning from mistakes. His company, started in a garage, is one of the largest providers of consumer electronics worldwide and he is achieving success due to his persistence and creative spirit.
The making of a brand is always remarkable. There are names that come and go, but it’s the common household names that truly inspire. Anyone wanting to learn the “secrets” of entrepreneurial success need only research the development of a “mega-brand” to discern the remarkable vision, planning and action that goes into creating multi-million dollar enterprises.
It’s true that there is a definite formula for achieving success in any endeavor. All one has to do is hop over to Forbes and check out their 100 Richest list. It is filled mostly with entrepreneurs, many who started from scratch, but there are indeed certain characteristics common amongst them all.
The word “entrepreneur” is often associated with starting, expanding and growing a business. By definition, entrepreneur refers to a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.
There was a time when people in one part of the world dreamt of a place where they could do what they wanted to do without the intrusion of arbitrary agendas and America was born, the land of opportunity. People, for centuries now, have come to this society looking for the opportunity to flex their –muscles and become an entrepreneur.
