“Don’t aim to be the best; aim to be the only.” – Kevin Kelly
What’s it mean?
How does it apply to you?
I think about calling a lot. Gifts, talents, skills, abilities. Vision and mission. I’ve written a whole book on these ideas in the past, “Life Doc: How to Succeed in Life Without Losing Your Faith, Family, and Friends.”
These ideas get me pretty fired up, in a good way. I want you all to find your:
- gifts,
- talents,
- skills,
- abilities,
- vision,
- mission,
- calling.
The quote came from Kevin Kelly, founder of Wired magazine, as he shared this piece of advice on a podcast: Excellent Advice for Living.
(Shoutout Chad Allen for sharing it with me.)
“Don’t aim to be the best; aim to be the only.”
I’ll keep writing about this idea over and over.
My question right now is actually toward you, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Reader:
- In what ways are you striving to be the best?
- Are you trying to stand out in a crowded market?
- Are you competing for ranks?
- Where are you trying to be the best?
More importantly, how can you be the only?
Be the only!
Omer Redden 