During the initial phases of my business career it seemed as though the most successful were the biggest jerks.  (we all the know the types) That in order to rise to the top that you need to be an arrogant know it all that had all the answers.  It was very intimidating, demeaning, but somewhat interesting.  What I learned is that many of them had the least self-esteem, no real friends and were ultimately suffering the worst.  They didn’t feel the need to apply the principles of

1. Common courtesy
2. Having respect for others
3. Just being nice

What good is making tons or money, rising to the top or winning the most races if you don’t have anyone to enjoy it with? Most of them end up divorced, having substance abuse problems and alone.
Wouldn’t it be much more fun and easier to treat your coworkers and customers with respect?  Be able to provide common courtesy?  Teach others how win and not keep everything for yourself?  This is how winning teams and cultures are made- create a no A**Hole culture and believe me you and your business will thrive! – Ken

Fear!

(unless you are willing to embrace it)

That is the number one reason.

When most of us are kids we say we are going to be a Ski Guide, Coach, Teacher, Dr., Lawyer or CEO, but what percentage of the population actually becomes who they dreamed about? Very minimal. We have become content, to make just enough, and watch too much TV, rather than working to achieve our dreams. Have you ever noticed those that land the dream jobs, spent countless hours going after them; often times working for free or minimum wage, they had the belief that they will reach their goal, they were willing to sacrifice, eat PB&J and put their head down. (most of us won’t do that) They didn’t let others influence them or take the easy way out, they committed, stayed focused and worked their asses off towards the goal.

Did you do that? Or did you become content, mediocre, and just skate by. If you did and enjoy it, good for you, but if you are asking how do I get my dream job, you have to be willing to lay it on the line, become friends with your fear and push through when no one else believes. It is a very simple concept, but not easy. Admit it, you let your fear get in the way, because fear of the unknown if much scarier than comfort in the present. (remember great things don’t come from comfort zones)

So start your podcast, build your site, create your tribe…. Because what you do for work, is not who you are, create you, and create your dream job.

Ken
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