Most people quit when they don’t have a winning advantage. Working towards your goals can take up a tremendous amount of time. It’s frustrating to see others who have an advantage, move forward at a faster rate than you. If only the odds were in your favor…
The odds are in your favor. This is a long term game you’re playing and you want to have the foundation and the staying power to continue making progress.
When you’re at a disadvantage, it works in your favor in the long run. You will learn strategies and skills that others will never know of, because they are working with the advantage.
Think Outside The Box
The direct way is not always the correct way. Sure, it may be faster and more efficient, but will it always work?
Everyone takes the shortest route. When everyone goes in the same direction, it gets crowded and things slow down. Is there any other route you can take?
There are some side streets you can take to get to your destination. Although it may take a little more time, it flows better and it’s not as congested as the direct path.
Think outside the box. Go against the grain. There’s always another way to get to where you’re going.
Be More Strategic
Having the advantage doesn’t call for a lot of thinking. You’re used to things going your way, therefore, strategy and planning never really occur to you, naturally.
As in war, you need to outsmart the enemy. We all know how to attack, but where do you attack (from the front or the back)? When do you attack (in the daytime or on Christmas)? How do you attack (loudly or quietly)?
These are strategies to consider, so you can turn the odds in your favor. You are working against your competition’s expectations. Take what they know and use it against them.
See From A Different View
Finding an advantage may be difficult at first, but the more you do it, the quicker you are able to act. Learn to see from a different view.
Close your eyes and imagine what it takes to get to your goal. Go into your competitor’s mind and think what they’re thinking.
Seeing things from a different view will put you at an advantage. Of course, we don’t know exactly what someone else is thinking, but how would you plan to win if you were in their position?
They may have the advantage, but the possibility of losing or falling behind is still there. Interrupt their ‘winning’ pattern that they use all of the time and use it to your benefit.
You Always Have The Edge
Whether reaching for your goals, or outwitting the competition, give yourself the advantage. Leverage their know-how and play it against them.
In essence, there’s more of an advantage in having the disadvantage. There are limitless ways you can win – all you need to do is think and respond on another level.
Being at a disadvantage may slow things down or be more tedious, but you will gain more knowledge and skills along the way to help you win. You may not win all of the battles, but you will certainly win the war.
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