Tony Robbins Taught Me
There’s (a lot) less competition than it seems
I’ve never taken a sip of the Toni Robbins Kool-Aid, but one of the tenets he preaches managed to hit home; and it’s stuck with me for years now.
Apparently he has everyone join him in a game of Simon Says in order to drive this point home, but I’ll skip straight to the meat and potatoes.
The competition isn’t as stiff as it seems. — Tony Robbins
Tony’s reminding us of a fact that so many investors and entrepreneurs often forget.
It’s not that we’re playing an un-winnable game.
Or that our competitors are un-beatable.
It’s the fear of losing, and a lack of persistency, that leads us to defeat ourselves.
Throwing your hat in the ring, and putting your best foot forward, make up half of the battle—the other half is simply not giving up.
As a real estate broker and investor, this mental model has been integral to my growth.
In the early years, it helped me muster the courage to pick up the phone and call hundreds of apartment building owners; despite the fact that I had no past sales and zero active listings.
When they’d hang up in my face or tell me to call back another time, I’d think of this Tony Robbinism, and it’d **helped me channel the discipline to follow up once a month for 36 months straight—or however long it’d take—to earn enough trust and confidence for that owner to give me their business.
The reason I believe this framework latched onto my psyche and hasn’t let go since, is because it’s not just useful in real estate or business.
It’s a universal tool that can be leveraged in nearly every facet of life.
Whether you’re job hunting, getting in shape, or trying to start a family; the very first step is to make a genuine effort.
From that point forward, it’s simply a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.
It doesn’t matter if you walk, jog, or sprint, you’ll inevitably break through the finish line.
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