The most dangerous thought there is
Last month I won @Travis Sago’s Ronin affiliate contest. We’re now working on a book together. When the official contest results were announced I couldn’t believe it. I almost didn't even enter. And when I did? I didn't have plans of winning. I just thought to myself "affiliate marketing? I've had some success with it in the past. I'll see if I can make a few bucks.” And here comes the most dangerous thought in existence. In my mind I had no chance of competing with the big dogs in the group. “I can’t (fill in the blank)” “I can’t win” “I can’t compete” As soon as you start to think “I can’t” you’re usually going to prove yourself right. In my mind I couldn’t win. But I knew I could make some money. So with that goal in mind I went for it. And I took the lead early. Then I started to think the most empowering thought I’ve ever found. The direct counter to “I can’t” Which is “… what if I can?” “What if” took over… Because I realized… why the fuck can’t I? At this point winning became my only option. And I never looked back. And I did just that. Now that we’re 1 month removed I can reflect, and look back and say this contest brought out the best of me. I was relentless. The crazy part? I'm doing this working on the business just 1 hour per day while working my day job. I'm not sharing this to brag. I'm sharing because we all face the voice of doubt. The one that says "you're not ready" or "you're not good enough." That voice almost kept me out of this contest. But if you wait until you feel ready you will wait the rest of your life. the best thing you can do is dive in and see how things play out. Even when you don't think you can win. Even when you're just a blue collar guy with limited time. Even when everyone else seems more qualified. What if the voice of doubt is wrong? What if you're more capable than you think? What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is giving it all you’ve got?