REALITY CHECK
We all need to figure out where we’re going in life
By choosing a role model, we are defining how we would like to live our lives
‘I wanna be like Mike’
Sure...
I would love to play ball like Jordan
I would love to have the brain of Einstein
I would love to have self-sacrifice like Mandela
I would love to innovate like Jobs
I would love to play guitar like Clapton
I would love to scale a company like Bezos
I would love to lead like Lincoln
I would love to influence like Robbins
I would love to …
However, having a flurry of conflicting aspirations tugs & pulls at us in all different directions
We mustn’t make the mistake of choosing a role model like we play Mr. Potato Head
Mixing and matching often blurs our focus and dilutes our passion
Contrary to popular belief - you can NOT have it all.
Choose wisely and consistently
Don’t be like that kid in the candy shop
Remember… your role model is a real person, not an action figure or Barbie doll
Avoid the illusions of fantasy
Choose the pathway towards authentic greatness