As America’s top marketing guru, Seth Godin has plenty of advice for those in the industry. The enlightening quotes that he shares are helpful whether you’ve already started working and are considering earning an MBA or have just begun contemplating your future.
Reflect on the following five enlightening quotes as you make your way through school. Keep them in mind as you begin your career.
You are Special
Seth asks, “How can you squander even one more day not taking advantage of the greatest shifts of our generation? How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” This is a good quote to keep in the back of your mind when challenges arise.
Today’s technological advancements have created amazing opportunities for you. Now is the time to decide what you want to do with your life. If you’ve already made that decision, then it’s time to begin your quest to become remarkable.
It’s Best to be the Best
When it comes to reaching your full potential, Seth says, “Being the best in the world is seriously underrated.” Seth covers seven common reasons that people fail to become the best in his book “The Dip.” His reasons include:
• Running out of time
• Fear
• Loss of interest
• Lack of funds
• People aren’t serious about becoming the best
• Selecting the wrong passion
• A tendency to focus on short-term successes instead of long-term goals
Even if it’s not in the cards for you to be the best in the world at something, it’s important to continue trying. When you take on a challenge, always complete it to the best of your ability.
Success Takes Work
Seth said, “It’s possible to enjoy your job, to do the right thing, to be transparent, to give more than you get and to be successful all at the same time.” However, to accomplish this type of success, you’ll need to work at it. Spend time with people who are already successful. Their accomplishments will inspire you. In fact, people often take on the traits of others when they spend time together. If you surround yourself with successful people, you’ll learn how they prosper. Consider modeling their methods. You may even find ways to open doors that you wouldn’t have noticed without their presence in your life.
Share Your Ideas
As you work to earn a degree and begin your career, be sure to share your ideas. Often, people remain quiet because they think that others have better plans. This isn’t true. Seth says, “If you can get people to accept and embrace and adore and cherish your ideas, you win. You win financially, you gain power and you change the world in which we live.” When others fail to listen, be persistent. Also, prepare yourself emotionally for others to tweak your ideas. It’s unlikely that every idea you have will be perfect. Welcome the feedback that others provide, and use it to make the next idea better.
Instilling Value
One especially popular Seth quote is “Someone can always do your job a little better or faster or cheaper than you can.” Because of this, be sure to focus on instilling your own unique value in every area of your life. Keep in mind that you have unique gifts and talents that are yours alone. Your ambitions and goals are as distinctive to you as your genetic material. Once you begin to appreciate your uniqueness, others will as well. By embracing your uniqueness, you’ll become valuable for who you are instead of what you do.
A Quote for All of Life’s Trials
Seth Godin quotes put life in perspective. This is especially true when life’s everyday trials are getting in the way of your success. Listen to Seth and be remarkable.
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