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"It's easy to look at someone else and think, 'I could never do that.'
Comparing yourself to everyone else and thinking of every excuse to why you can't.
When we think of an "unfair advantage," we often imagine it as something that only certain people possess, an edge that makes success easier and we overlook the things that's right outside our doorstep.
The truth is: we all have unfair advantages.
You have your own unique set of strengths, experiences, and circumstances that can set you apart if you learn to recognize them.
Blind To Your Own Surroundings
The problem is we’re so accustomed to seeing our own lives from a limited perspective that we fail to notice the unique benefits we have at our disposal.
What you consider ordinary could be extraordinary for someone else.
When Things Gets Hard
It’s easier to believe that success is out of reach because we don’t have the "right" resources.
it's easier to blame our circumstances...
This mindset blinds us to the opportunities that our unfair advantages can create. By focusing on what we lack, we miss out on leveraging what we already have.
Shift Your Focus
Instead of dwelling on what you don’t have, start thinking about what you do have.
What skills, experiences, or resources do you possess that others might not?
What is special about your surroundings that you might be overlooking?
What unique perspectives can you offer?
By shifting your focus from scarcity to abundance, you can unlock the potential of your own unfair advantage and use it to propel yourself forward.
Unlock You Advantage
It's not how much you have, it's what you do with what you have" - Denzel Washington
Learn to use your unique skills, experiences, locations and perspectives to the best of your ability.
- I worked for $9 an hour to save up for my bike, license, and camera.
- I never traveled to any famous spots.
- I don’t live in a postcard city.
I took what I had, worked with what I got, and made the best out of it.
So can you,
Johan