So you want to out-compete people who are smarter, better looking and more experienced than you?
No problem!
All you have to do is outwork them.
Will Smith said, "if we both get on a treadmill either you're going to get off first or I'm going to die trying."
Most
people just aren't willing to work that hard. Sure, they'll show up for
the job interview and maybe practice in front of the mirror for a few
minutes, but they won't do hours and hours of research and prepare for
weeks. They won't wake up early and stay up late working on their
dreams.
So while all those smart, good-looking,
experienced people are waiting around for the next opportunity to come
their way, you can outwork them and create your own opportunities.
In
a few years, you'll be that "smart" person everyone looks up to. But
you'll be different. You'll know it was your hard work, your inner
strength and your commitment to living a great life that made you
successful and brilliant - not luck or good genes.
What are the differences between confidence, cockiness, and arrogance?
Jan Gabler Melara
Jan Gabler Melara, retired RN living the good life on Lake Rabon. Jan is a Most Viewed Writer in Self-Esteem.
Confidence: I know I can tie my own shoes. So, I don't make a big deal about it--I just tie my shoes without fanfare whenever they need tying.
Cockiness: I make a point of tying my shoes a lot, especially in front of others. Every chance I get, I make sure to mention how I can tie my own shoes. I append "Shoe Tier" to my signature.
Arrogance: I refuse to associate with anyone who can't tie their own shoes. In fact, the first thing I find out about anyone I meet is whether or not they can tie shoes, because it would just be impossible for me to even speak to anyone who can't. I live in a house shaped like a large shoe and drive a car that resembles a shoe.
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