A lot times people will ask me:
"What is the single biggest thing that has made a difference in your success?"
Most of the time I will prod them with a couple questions, see if I can spot their hang-up, and then give them something that they can take away that will help. I am actually modifying my answers based on what I think will help them the most. I mean, let's be honest, people don't usually want to hear what did it for me, they want to hear what will do it for them. The fact is, I totally get it. I have been in the spot and I know how hard it can be to get over the first hurdles. That's why I take a little time to see where they are stuck.
But not today.
I guess, from now on, I will have to answer a question with a question. I will have to ask: "Have you read my blog?" because I am going to tell you my honest feeling about what sets me apart.
To put it plainly: I am a fighter.
And not just any kind of fighter. I am an all out, beat you down, fighting to feed my family, no rules, cheat if I have to, never give up, nasty kind of fighter. I am the kind of person you never want to pick a fight with because, win or lose, it will be the most miserable experience of your life. I am the kind of person who never forgets, so even if you think you got away with something, I will get you later when you least expect it. I never pick fights, but I finish them every time.
So the answer to the question "What sets me apart?" is simple:
I hit harder. If don't hit harder, my skills are better. If those don't work, I can take a punch better. If you are better at all of those things, I will fight longer until you quit. Training every day to get better is a given for me.
You see, being a fighter is a state of mind. It is a confidence in yourself that you can beat any foe, obstacle, or encounter. It is a set of beliefs that have been instilled in every great leader, military, or athlete.
Fear does not reside here. Whining is not tolerated. Weakness is an illusion.
My good friend Jay Kubassek describes it as doing more than 99% of other people would do.
I have encouraged people to strip back all the creature comforts in their lives. You know what I am talking about: the Starbucks latte, the feather duvet, the Big Star jeans, and even, yes god for bid, the Whole Foods. I love them all too, but I know their place. Once you have done that, ask yourself:
What's left?
What's left is you and another 5.5 billion hungry, loin cloth wearing, club swinging cavemen and cavewomen all trying to kill an elephant and feed their family.
This is your family history. Based on the philosophy of "survival of the fittest" you come from a line of great warriors.Whether you believe it or not, your are ALREADY a fighter. Your family survived diseases, wars, natural disasters hunger, droughts, and everything else you can imagine. They came out on top which gave them the right to procreate.
You have this warrior spirit GENETICALLY built in to you! You are smart, creative, and powerful.
You can use it for good, for, evil, or not at all. That's the beauty of choice. I choose to embrace it. I choose to fight.
What will you do?
To your success,
Aaron Parkinson
About this Author
Aaron Parkinson is a professional marketer living in Victoria, BC, Canada. His education company, CarbonCopyPRO, is now responsible for creating entrepreneurial success stories in over 180 countries.
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