[00:00:05] All right, welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. [00:00:10] George Wright III with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. Listen, what if [00:00:15] the reason that you're not attracting the opportunities that you want in your business and life isn't [00:00:20] because you're not working hard enough? I know we're all grinding, but what if it's because you haven't [00:00:25] yet become the person that these opportunities require for them to be attracted to you?
[00:00:30] I know that sounds a little crazy, but think about that for a minute. As an entrepreneur, we're constantly looking for [00:00:35] the next opportunity, you know, the next client relationship, whatever it is, and we built these [00:00:40] strategies. You know, we're out there setting goals and creating marketing campaigns and trying to figure everything out.[00:00:45]
And there's really nothing wrong with what you're doing. But what I wanna share with you is a [00:00:50] perspective that I definitely think can fundamentally change the way you approach [00:00:55] success, and it's this idea that instead of constantly chasing opportunities you want, you start [00:01:00] becoming the person who attracts them.
Because the greatest [00:01:05] opportunities in your business and life don't always come from just doing more and going out and chasing them. Sometimes they [00:01:10] come from becoming more. It's the reason I got contacted by the Franklin Planner Podcast to [00:01:15] do that, which became, as many of you know, a huge opportunity. So that's what I wanna talk to you about today.[00:01:20]
I wanna talk about how your identity determines your direction. And, you know, one of the most [00:01:25] important lessons I've learned over the years is that your identity has a tremendous influence on your [00:01:30] results. how you see yourself affects the decisions that you make, and it affects the [00:01:35] standards that you maintain, and it also affects the relationships that you pursue.
You know, all, all the risks that [00:01:40] you take and ultimately what you do, it's your identity. And here's the problem. A lot of [00:01:45] entrepreneurs want the rewards of their next level of success, but they're just operating from a [00:01:50] mindset or habits and standards of their current level. You want the bigger business, [00:01:55] and you wanna still make decisions like somebody who's running a small business, or you want [00:02:00] a lot of influence, but you're hesitant to share your opportunity.
See, [00:02:05] if you want premium clients, but you're uncomfortable communicating [00:02:10] the value that you bring, that's a problem. And, you might want more opportunities, but you're not [00:02:15] consistently putting yourself out there in situations, and at some point you've gotta recognize that the next level [00:02:20] of your business is gonna require the next level of you.
It's why I focus so [00:02:25] much on clarity, focus, and discipline because personal growth isn't just about becoming a better person, [00:02:30] it's about developing the capacity to create the results that you want. So here's the question I'd [00:02:35] encourage you to ask yourself: What would the next level version of you [00:02:40] be?
What would that person prioritize or believe or think differently about? [00:02:45] Not next year, not when you have more money, not when you have more confidence, but today. Like, if that person [00:02:50] was here today, because the question that you ask is gonna give you the answer, [00:02:55] and I'm telling you right now that you've got to become valuable [00:03:00] before you seek recognition.
You've got to be that more valuable [00:03:05] version of yourself. So let me just connect something for you here that I believe is pretty important business. [00:03:10] You know, we live in a world where everyone wants attention. Oh my gosh, everybody [00:03:15] wants followers. They want to be recognized as an expert or an influencer, a thought leader, and there's a [00:03:20] fundamental difference between being visible and being valuable.
But I believe a lot of people get that backwards. [00:03:25] See, they believe that they, you know, and they spend all their time, for example, trying to get noticed and get visibility, but they forget [00:03:30] that they have to actually be worth noticing So there's nothing wrong with obviously [00:03:35] getting visibility, but I believe there are things that are super important [00:03:40] based on, you know, growing your business, which include being valuable.
And a [00:03:45] powerful personal brand has to be built on something that's real, your experience, your expertise, your [00:03:50] character. And before you get visibility and before you get someone's attention, you gotta earn their [00:03:55] respect. And consistency is what builds your reputation, and it builds [00:04:00] your respect.
So chances are it's not simply having a big audience [00:04:05] that's gonna give you the solutions that you want. You've gotta bring something that [00:04:10] your experience, perspective, and value is to them that will help them to solve a [00:04:15] problem, and that's what I want you to focus on. Don't just ask yourself how you can [00:04:20] get more people to know who you are.
Ask yourself how you can become more valuable. This is all part of your identity. [00:04:25] How do you become more valuable? And you gotta do that through being effective and consistent. But you gotta build [00:04:30] your substance first. Once you build, like, who you are, then you can make sure the right [00:04:35] people can see you, and that's how you begin to develop real authority
When you know you have value and you're creating value in [00:04:40] the marketplace, there's another important part of becoming the person that [00:04:45] attracts opportunity. It's confidence. You know, I talk with entrepreneurs all the time who are waiting for the right [00:04:50] moment.
They wanna feel ready. They wanna have enough experience or get a little better or, you know, perfect strategy. [00:04:55] And what I've learned is that confidence doesn't come before action. Confidence [00:05:00] comes as a result of action. You develop confidence by doing difficult things, by [00:05:05] preparing, by gaining experience, by making commitments to yourself, and by stepping into [00:05:10] situations where you are totally uncomfortable, and that's where you discover that your [00:05:15] capabilities are gonna expand, and that's that's actually where you really discover what you're capable of.
And this [00:05:20] is important because opportunities rarely arrive when you are all ready [00:05:25] You know what I mean? They don't arrive when you're ready for them. Sometimes you have to step into a [00:05:30] bigger role before, in order to get that opportunity in. Sometimes you have to share your perspective before [00:05:35] you feel like an authority or before you actually
It's this imposter syndrome a lot of people struggle with. [00:05:40] Before you're certain about things. Now, I'm not suggesting to take, you know, bad [00:05:45] risks or pretend that you are what you're not. I'm just suggesting that you stop allowing the absence [00:05:50] of confidence to become the excuse you're using not to take action.[00:05:55]
Because every time you follow through on a commitment, you actually are gonna build trust in yourself and you'll develop new skills [00:06:00] and increase your capabilities. And every time you take meaningful action, you [00:06:05] expand what you personally believe is possible. Remember, confidence [00:06:10] isn't something you wait for.
It's something that you build. And as you grow your confidence, so does your [00:06:15] willingness to pursue bigger opportunities. You're gonna actually stretch yourself So the other [00:06:20] thing I wanted to mention is that you've gotta position yourself for bigger opportunities. You've got the identity [00:06:25] you're making sure you're valuable, you're building confidence.
But I want you to make one more [00:06:30] connection with your personal development and your actual business. Because [00:06:35] being more valuable is super important, but you [00:06:40] have to know the value that you're bringing. See, I've met a lot of incredible entrepreneurs over the years, [00:06:45] you know, people that have, like, tons of expertise and experience and accomplishments and people would [00:06:50] actually would be really huge, but here's the challenge.
A few of these people outside their immediate [00:06:55] network, few of these people actually expand themselves, and as a result, their opportunity is limited, not [00:07:00] necessarily because they lack ability, but because they actually now do lack the visibility. And [00:07:05] so that's why I believe that your reputation and your personal brand are so important as far as an [00:07:10] asset, and I've said this before, your personal brand is an asset.
Your personal [00:07:15] brand isn't just a logo or a business, it's what people believe about you. It's the problems that [00:07:20] they trust that you can solve and the value that, you know, they expect you can bring. So think about how powerful [00:07:25] that can become when you build a personal brand. When somebody needs an expert in their [00:07:30] industry and your name immediately pops into their mind.
You know, when a potential client is searching for solutions, they [00:07:35] discover that your expertise and credibility is right there. And none of this really happens automatically. You [00:07:40] have to be intentional about the relationships you build, the conversations you have, and the ideas that you [00:07:45] share.
Because you can't create the impact that you wanna make [00:07:50] when people don't even know who you are and they don't even know where to [00:07:55] find you. So you have to actually position yourself and push your [00:08:00] value out there into the marketplace, and that's when, you can kind of bring it all together.
If you wanna [00:08:05] attract greater opportunities into your business and life, don't focus exclusively on finding them. Focus on [00:08:10] becoming the person who's prepared for them. So you gotta get your identity, you gotta raise your [00:08:15] standards, you gotta build your capabilities and your value, right? And then take action to create confidence, [00:08:20] and then become genuinely valuable and visible [00:08:25] And when you're intentional about building that relationship that you have or [00:08:30] that reputation that you have with the marketplace, that's when you're gonna start seeing some results.
[00:08:35] Because when you do all those things consistently, something begins to change. You start making better [00:08:40] decisions. You're gonna begin showing up differently. You're gonna communicate with better conviction. [00:08:45] You're gonna feel more confident, right? But you become more comfortable operating [00:08:50] at that level even before you're there.
And over time, you create the [00:08:55] conditions for all these relationships and clients and new opportunities to sort of come your way. Now, [00:09:00] that doesn't mean every opportunity's suddenly gonna just come knocking at your door. You still gotta do the work. You gotta get out there and, [00:09:05] you know, build relationships and network and take opportunities yourself.
But at least you're [00:09:10] not out there chasing all the time because you become someone who's better equipped to actually [00:09:15] create it, handle it, and attract it, and that's the difference. See, I want you to really start to [00:09:20] grow into the version of yourself that will attract those opportunities, and you'll start to expect them, I promise you.[00:09:25]
So here's the challenge that I wanna give you. I want you to identify one [00:09:30] opportunity that you would love to attract over the next 90 days. It's all about engaging that [00:09:35] reticular activating system as well. Maybe it's a new client, a strategic partnership.[00:09:40]
It's an opportunity to speak, lead, or expand your business. Whatever it is, you know, just get clear on some new [00:09:45] opportunity you want to have come your way, and then ask yourself one question Who do I need [00:09:50] to be in order to be ready for that opportunity? What skill do you need to develop?
What [00:09:55] standard do you need to raise? So over this fourth quarter, you're gonna see we're gonna be dropping some really, really big [00:10:00] stuff. We just did a couple of deals with some large banks in Pittsburgh. I've been able to interview [00:10:05] three of my top 10 best-selling New York Times authors.
I just put it out [00:10:10] there and it's interesting because I've stopped chasing all the opportunities, and man, once they [00:10:15] start to come in, it will blow your mind what's available for you. But you have to change your [00:10:20] identity in order to get that stuff coming your way. So, if you're having trouble with that, let me know.
If you're [00:10:25] winning at that, let me know. Another thing I can do to kinda help you is, as you know with our marketing company, [00:10:30] Authority Media Network, we have Authority Blueprints. You can go over to [00:10:35] authoritymedianetwork.com. You can download our free Authority Blueprint, which helps you to sorta position your [00:10:40] personal brand.
I'm happy to help you. Hit me up on the show notes here and let me know what you're working [00:10:45] on. But ultimately, just remember this: you have awesome potential inside of you. You [00:10:50] have greatness inside of you, and it's never too late to start becoming the person, having the business, living the [00:10:55] life that you're meant to live.
But you do gotta take some direction. You gotta take some action and [00:11:00] allow space for some attraction. I know it sounds crazy, but I promise you, as you start to become [00:11:05] the best version of yourself and act today like that person, it's gonna, it's gonna blow [00:11:10] your mind. You're gonna have some amazing things happen.
So that's my message for you today. I hope you have an [00:11:15] amazing week. I'm really excited. If you haven't headed over to the Daily Mastermind, just go to [00:11:20] dailymastermind.com yet and opt into the Prosperity Report. You're gonna get tons of free links [00:11:25] and resources. We even have that Authority Blueprint in there.
So go check that out, share the [00:11:30] episode. Look forward to talking with you soon. Have a great day.
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