Movers & Shakers
You know the type…
Those ambitious people whose actions make it seem like everyone else is standing still. Those who are always going and doing and accomplishing things. Those who consistently make things happen. Those over-achievers who sometimes, if you’re being honest, piss you off.
You know the type, right?
These are the movers and shakers. The action-takers.
“The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.” ~ Jim Rohn
Why do you think these types bug you at times?
Is it what they’re doing that’s bothering you?
Or…
Is it what you’re not doing that’s the real issue?
Love ’em or hate ’em, movers and shakers make you think.
They present you with two choices.
You either:
- ALIGN with them… (OR)
- ALIENATE from them…
Choosing to align with movers and shakers speaks volumes about you. It demonstrates confidence, security, and big-picture thinking.
Choosing to alienate from movers and shakers also speaks volumes. It communicates fear, insecurity, and short-sightedness.
The majority of people mistakenly and predictably choose the latter.
Their ego won’t allow the former.
True movers and shakers recognize other movers and shakers and jump at opportunities to align with them. They don’t operate in isolation. Part of the reason they are movers and shakers in the first place, is because they intuitively recognize the benefits and advantages of aligning themselves with other ambitious people. They understand that surrounding themselves with other similar, yet different types of talent, will push them to even greater heights. It’s a deliberate and premeditated form of marketing and persuasion. This is smart. And, this is rare.
But, make no mistake: moving and shaking isn’t for everyone. Players pay a price. You gotta feel the shake. It’s a double-edged sword sometimes.
“I envy people who can just look at a sunset. I wonder how you can shoot it. There is nothing more grotesque to me than a vacation.” ~ Dustin Hoffman
It’s hard to turn it off. And it’s hard to strike a balance at times. But it’s worth it, because the alternative is not.
So, don’t alienate the movers and shakers. Embrace them and align with them. Set yourself up to achieve even more by making the smarter moves and shakes.
Stay tuned-in…