You may be the first

You may be the first person to ever believe in someone...

Some people have never once been believed in, empowered, or mentored towards success.

I discovered this today...or maybe it was that I rediscovered it.

So often, we overlook the very people who need us the most.

Believe in one person today. And make sure to give someone new a chance. Someone you wouldn't expect. They may surprise you once given the permission.

You may be the first person to ever believe in them.

Just another handshake

  

I am definitely a fan of Seth Godin. Mainly because he says things that make me think. Not only do his thoughts make me think, but they at times make me cringe, wondering if I am doing what I should be doing in order to do something extraordinary in the world.                                                                                                                                              

He inspires me to be better.

In this book he wrote "When you meet someone, you need to have a superpower. If you don't, you are just another handshake." 

Just another handshake. 

The exact thing that makes me cringe. I can't stand the idea of being just another handshake. I mean, how many people do you meet in a day where you talk about the weather, the season, their college major, their college year, you say "how are you?" They say, "good, and how about you?" You reply, "I'm good." I probably do this a dozen times a day.

The other alternative: find my superpower.

But what if we talked about our dreams and desires and potentials that we hope we will fulfill? Even if we are not their yet, what stops us from talking about what we hope for.?

It must be authentic. It is not about making something up and being egotistical. It is about realizing there is something incredible inside of you. And that superpower in its truest form, has the potential to change lives for the better, if you embrace it with humility, belief, and courage. 

Here is an experiment: take 2 minutes, right now, and write down what you think just might be your superpower. Pretend you are meeting someone, and you have to convince them how it is that God has gifted you to make a difference. Don't make something up that isn't true. Listen to your soul.

How do you want to see the world change? How does your superpower enable that? 

I would love to hear your thoughts. Further, I'd love to have coffee and chat with you about this sort of thing. It's part of my superpower. I love helping others discover themselves. Email me at davidagerber@gmail.com.