Why Try To Get Out Of Your Box, When You Can Use What's In It?
Chances are likely that someone has had the same idea as you.
They may have even tried to execute it.
They may have exceeded.
But that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing it still. From finding a way to matter, but differently.
Chances are likely no one will support your idea if it’s not one they’ve heard or thought of before.
Turns out people love familiarity.
Use it to your advantage.
Stay Positive & Steal, Originally
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You need to go down an original path.
Stay Positive & It Might Be More Difficult (It’s Likely)
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No one’s going to care about your project as much as you.
Your job isn’t to get them to care as much.
Your job is to matter.
Stay Positive & Focus Your Attention There
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The work you do will significantly change when viewed through the lens of doing it so someone else is happy.
The work you do to make your boss happy is different work than you’d do to be proud of it yourself.
The work you do to win a client by making them happy is different work than you’d do to align with your values.
The work you do to make family happy is different work than you’d do because you’re passionate about it.
If you’re in the Happy-Making business, then maybe it works for you. But most of us aren’t.
Most of us are in the Change-Making business.
Stay Positive & We Make Change When We Do Things For The Right Reason
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“Just do it.”
“Fake it until you make it.”
“You only fail if you don’t try.”
“Do it for her.”
“It’ll be worth it.”
“The boss will appreciate it.”
“It’s the right thing to do.”
“Because I love the person it impacts.”
“It’ll help me down the line.”
“It’s time I do something generous.”
“Because I give a damn.”
“I’m gonna prove them wrong.”
“I’m gonna prove myself right.”
“I want to be a role model for others.”
“I’ve got a good feeling about this.”
“I’ll treat myself after.”
It doesn’t matter what motivates you. What matters is you do it.
Stay Positive & Pick One. Then GO
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It’s not worth your time trying to get it to perfect.
And getting everyone’s approval? Unnecessary.
Better to hear people say “You’re on to something here.”
That means you’re 1) Doing (something those who seek perfection often fear) and 2) On the edge (the place where “remarkable” is made.
Being on to something is a little risky. It might not work. The client might not dig it. It might not resonate with your intended audience.
But at least you tried putting something different out in the world. We have enough vanilla.
Stay Positive & I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Something Different
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Before I share the ingredient, I must write that no meaningful endeavor can be fueled by this ingredient alone. Nor is it smart to start any journey with the ingredient.
That being said, it’s still vital, it’s necessary, it’s powerful at getting you from A to Z.
The ingredient is anger, maybe even resentment and a touch of wanting to prove to others you’re right (shame on them for doubting you).
If you’ve ever wondered what the purpose of the naysayer or the critic is; it’s not to make you stop moving forward, it’s not to shut down your idea–it’s to fuel your passion, drive your motivation and make you relentless when it comes to achieving your goal.
It pays to be pissed. Pissed at how the world currently is or that your best friend doesn’t think you can do it or how someone you sought help from advises you to quit.
Use that ingredient. Don’t let it use you.
Stay Positive & Souffle, Anyone?
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