In Life and in Work, Be Anything but Common
It’s easy to go through life wanting to fit in. Fitting in is the way we are told we’ll succeed in school, have a lot of friends, get the right job, and so on. There’s constant pressure on each of us to be common, and it can come from our families, the media, our schools and workplaces, and our peers.
But I would like to invite you to join me in being uncommon.
I recently listened to a sermon Joel Osteen preached about being uncommon, and I believe this idea has merit for the business world just as it does for the rest of our lives.
You see, you’re not here to be common. You’re not doing what you do to blend in.
If you were okay with average, you wouldn’t be reading this right now. You might be complaining, or you might be criticizing people who seem to get “too big for their britches,” but you wouldn’t be interested in doing anything to keep your standards high.
Other people have a small vision for their impact on the world, for their careers, for their families, or for the organizations they serve. But you’re finding something magnificent to reach for.
Other people are doing the bare minimum. But you’re going above and beyond everyone’s expectations.
Other business owners or coworkers complain about the day-to-day grind. But you can be the one who says what you’re grateful for.
Other people are cutting corners. But you’re doing what’s right, even when no one is looking.
When you make the decision to be uncommon, your results will be uncommon too.
When people tell you, “Oh email marketing is dead,” or “You can’t succeed with advertising on Facebook anymore,” I want you to remember that you are uncommon. You might be seeing an opportunity that the naysayers aren’t seeing.
You might say that the odds are against you. There’s a reason you’re taking the common path in one instance or another. Maybe it’s going to take more work to be uncommon, or more time or money than you can invest right now. Maybe you’ll have to take a stand for what you believe in. But I encourage you to be the salmon swimming upstream.
It’s not easy to be uncommon. Breaking the mold requires uncomfortable action.
Think of the teenager who says to his parents, “Everyone else is doing it. Why do they all get to go to the party and I don’t?” And how do his parents respond? “Well you’re not everyone. We expect more out of you.”
By having uncommon commitment, you’ll be rewarded with greater freedom. By having uncommon passion for your work, you’ll be rewarded with exceptional enthusiasm. By having uncommon discipline, you’ll be rewarded with expansive growth. By having uncommon positivity, you’ll be rewarded with more eagerness from the people around you.
Uncommon commitment brings uncommon success.
Are there areas in which you’re being common? Are you settling or compromising in aspects of your life or your business? I want you to push yourself to identify those areas where you can accomplish more, because I know you’re capable of being uncommon.
Life is too short to be mediocre.
Instead, join the select group of clients who I work with to single out exactly what holds them back from uncommon success. That’s why so many Celeste Giordano Coaching clients Double Plus their incomes in short periods of time.
Are you ready to live the uncommon life of a Legacy Business owner? Contact me today.
Unlock Your Full Potential! Blueprint Magazine – February 2018
I’m thrilled to share with you our latest edition of The Blueprint Magazine with the theme “Unlocking Your Full Potential!”
A few articles in this issue dive further into this topic:
- “New Year’s Resolutions: Make Them Simple and Easy to Accomplish” by Becca Tebon on page 7
- “Why Small Businesses Outsource IT Support and Services” by Jason Rush on page 8
- “Why 4D Communication is the Better Way of Selling” by Brigitta Hoeferle on page 15″
- Small Simple Changes Make All the Difference” by Joan Williams on page 19″
- Moving from Comfort with Courage” by Pauline Duncan-Thrasher on page 20
Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “double-plus” their income and become effective and inspirational leaders in their fields. Whether it’s taking your successful business to the next level or starting a new venture, she will teach you the exact skills and strategies you need to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock-solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real profit and lasting success. Celeste is a professional business growth specialist, a master sales strategist, and dynamic speaker with 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.
To learn more about Celeste, click here.
Want to use this article? Please feel free to use this content as long as you keep it in its original format and include a link to the original post and Celeste Giordano’s brief bio.
