The Change Catalyst

I read a recent quote on Zig Ziglar’s newsletter:

The late Mary Crowley frequently commented that one person with a conviction would do more than a hundred who only had an interest. Commitment is the key to staying the course and completing the project. Conviction always precedes commitment.

I think this is really important. How are you going to compete with someone who is so passionate about their subject that they would still be happy if they were doing the same job for free. Of course, the passion and commitment that you put into your subject of expertise means that you will never have to work for free, in fact, you are likely paid at much higher rates than the market average.

In an age of information and overload, it is harder and harder to be different and to be perceived as different. One clear way to stand out is to show your passion and align your work and energy with only doing your best work with the people who appreciate you the most.

So if you someone asks you what your dream life is and you answer “to make more money”, then you will never be able to compete with someone who does the same job as you and is totally passionate about their subject. Spend some time to think about what really drives you and motivates you. Many people today are working with business and life coaches to help them unwrap their hidden convictions. Time is of the essence, find out as soon as you can and start aligning your life around it. Your future competitiveness depends on it.