Getting Shit Done

Make it something you can’t not do

Every time I am faced with a ridiculous opportunity that makes me think to myself, “There’s no way I could get that!”, I end up pushing myself ten times harder.

Recently I was faced with a door that opened right up in the form of a single tweet by @seanogle. “Best opportunity I’ve seen in a while…”

I clicked, salivated, and started brainstorming. There was a job that promised out of the country relocation for half a year, all-expenses paid, with salary. How could I pass this up?

The only problem was the fact that I’m 19. Sure, I felt like I was qualified, but I knew there were at least dozens others who have had much more experience than me.

So I drilled this challenge into my head wondering how I could jam this door right open for me and for me only. I had want it more than I wanted to breathe. I couldn’t not do it.

I reached out to Neil Patel, Michael Hyatt, Rand Fishkin, John Saddington, and tons of others influencers. Some of these guys make millions a year, but more importantly they were people who knew what they were doing.

As an unknown 19-year old, I very plainly asked them to help me by recording a short video “testimonial.”

What happened next? I had 40% of everyone I emailed (out of nearly 50 people) reply and send me their video.

What happens now?

I just got off my final interview with them and they tell me I’m their front-runner.

My chances are looking good all because I went for something that seemed like I had less than 1% at. Worst-case scenario is that I walk away with a great story to tell and a newfound confidence in myself.

If an opportunity scares you then it means you’re onto something worth diving into. If you’re afraid, but you want it bad enough then make it so you couldn’t help but go all in.

If you’re still not willing to put in the work then maybe you should just quit now. No? Then get shit done.

How can you ever lose with an attitude like that?