"I learned the rules so I would know the loopholes. Then I could use it to my advantage."
- Tim Ferriss, paraphrased from The Four Hour Work Week
This is an update of a past post from a few years back, yet it may be even more applicable today than ever!! I hope you enjoy...
I am LEARNING a very good lesson - time and time again. The lesson is continually handed to me by my friend and owner of the Nashville Sports Leagues, Philip Steen.
Philip is a member of the National co-ed flag football CHAMPION team, Mean Machine. They are very good, with excellent athletes and very well disciplined in their efforts. Interestingly enough, many people are often upset with him because playing against them can be so FRUSTRATING!
Here is some insight: Do you know what makes them so darn GOOD? It is not that they have SUPERIOR athletes (although they are good). It is not that they have BETTER plays. It is PURELY that they have a COMPLETE understanding (even mastery) of the rules... thus an absolute advantage over others. Not an advantage that is unfair, just one that took more time to earn.
This poses an interesting question for you. Are you a MASTER of the rules of business? Do you know how to surf the LOOPHOLES of contracts and RFPs? What would change if you did?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP: By INVESTING the time to become a MASTER of the "rules," you are creating an ADVANTAGE that cannot be matched. You will understand (education) the system in ways that others will never. You will also have the control of most situations, since you know when and where to control certain aspects of the process.
When you have the POWER and ABILITY to take advantage of opportunities other are not aware of... You ENSURE your success.
What are you doing to be a MASTER of the rules? What steps could you take today to PROVIDE yourself with a fair "unfair" advantage?
Cheers, Zach
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