Are you a 2%er?
One of my business mentors James D. Brausch talks about the 2%er concept a lot. It’s something that has been instilled with me ever since I was a young child.
Stand out. Don’t be like the 98% of people - the rest of the world. Be different. Watch what somebody does and do the complete opposite. The one who succeeds the most is the one who stands out and follows through. Become the 2% of people who take responsibility for their life. These are the kinds of things he says.
I know a lot of musicians, and I mean a LOT of musicians, who don’t want to promote their music on their own, get the word out there while they get going. They want someone else to do it for them. It makes sense. I would want the same too.
When you’re starting out, you don’t always have the funds to outsource all that so it’s done for you. So naturally it means you have to get going on your own. But when you get going… something magical happens… you attract the right services and resources (time, funds, expertise, etc) to help you propel yourself light years.
But how do you get to that point?
You need to start it yourself. Start somewhere. Follow a plan. Don’t waste time.
Those who can get up and take responsibility fall into the 2%er category that James talks about.
The others who sit back … say they’ll do something but end up doing nothing … get fed up and throw in the towel … they are the 98%ers of our world.
Which category you want to be a part of starts with making a choice.
Which choice will you make today?
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Thanks for this article - it is a quick reminder of the challenges I’ve been going through lately trying to get my online / spiritual endeavors to produce enough income to leave my day job.
This specific line really touched me…
“But when you get going… something magical happens… you attract the right services and resources (time, funds, expertise, etc) to help you propel yourself light years.”
I’m starting to see that slowly but surely, and I get the sense that it is a lot like a snowball. It starts small, but as it rolls down the hill it gathers more and more until eventually I won’t be wondering how to get it rolling, it’ll be how to make sure it doesn’t roll over everything!
Oops! If you’re going to praise someone, at least get the name right. It’s not ‘Hargit,’ but Kavit Harla. I’m glad I checked before posting on the songwriting boards. Thanks again, Kavit.
Eat a third and drink a third and leave the remaining third of your stomach empty. Then, when you get angry, there will be sufficient room for your rage.