The other day somebody made the comment to me, "That's easy for you to say, you're Skip Cohen!" It might seem off topic a little, but in all honesty, we're all dealing with a long list of misconceptions about each other. Yeah, I'm Skip and I've been in this industry my entire life...and yes, I definitely love it. I've also had my share of disappointments.
So, what got me on this topic this morning? It's a quote from a book called, Life's Little Instruction Book, Vollume II. "Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something." It's a simple point to remember, we all share disappointments, accomplishments and passion for different things. Everyone, including me, has had to deal with mistakes, difficult times and bad decisions. None of us are truly alone unless we choose to be. That's where your network comes in and becomes so important to helping you grow.
For me, I continue to have an great career, not because of anything I've done, but because of the incredible people who have become friends and associates. These are people who inspire me, push me and help me stay focused. So, the next time you start to say to yourself, "Oh, it's easy for them, look how successful they are," think again - nobody in this industry ever started out at the top!
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6/10/2014 02:29:04 am
Always words of inspiration and self reflection. A good reminder that everyone is going through something and has the fears and concerns to work through. It is easy to forget, especially looking at those at the top of their industry and seem to have it together. But important for me to remember how I handle those fears and issues that come up is often the path to my success. Thanks Skip!
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6/10/2014 05:26:39 am
This is a great reminder. Everyone faces self-doubt and we almost all fail repeatedly but hopefully that can be interspersed with fun, happiness and success.
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