There are seven billion people in the world and only one you. Nobody can claim your childhood memories, nobody can insist they share identical beliefs, and nobody can mimic the way you see the world. You are the only one in the world, past or present, with your perspective. This uniqueness makes you special, and is your calling card.
Living in an Interconnected World
Whether you like it or not, we are all connected. From being able to interact with people around the globe through social media and email, to being able to send money anywhere and everywhere with a scan of a QR code. The world is interconnected, and it’s not going away.
Being in an interconnected world you’re always going to find someone, somewhere, doing exactly what you want to be doing. It’s bound to happen, the odds are too high for it not to happen. Instead of looking at these people as the enemy, or the competition, you need to look at them as a partner, and proof that your idea can work. They made a business out of your idea, why can’t you?
Authority is About Uniqueness
On top of finding a person already doing what you want to be doing, you find out they’re highly qualified. Maybe they’re an MBA graduate, a PhD, have tenure, or posses advanced certifications. None of that matters. What matters is you and your perspective, your uniqueness is your calling card.
The qualities that you posses, the childhood memories that are yours alone, are what make you a perfect candidate to be an authority. Since you don’t have the schooling, or advanced certifications, you’re not required to follow the establishment. Instead, you can use your perspective to expand upon the knowledge-base without being ingrained in bias.
It might intimidate you to see others excel in your profession, seeing their background, seeing their credentials, seeing their dedication to their craft, but you can bring just as much, if not more, to the table. You see their history, you can learn from their mistakes, and you can improve upon global knowledge by giving your perspective to the world.
The World Needs Your Unique Perspective
There will always be sleazy salesmen, copycats, and people trading their morals for money. These people have existed throughout time and aren’t going away. But you’re better than that. Your authenticity, your unique perspective, is what powers you, and what should help power the world. By forging your own path, you are creating an authentic path for others to follow.
Stop feeling insecure about your knowledge, your credentials, your lack of an advanced degree, all those prove is you can jump through hoops. What really matters is applying your unique perspective to a problem and working to help solve it. Even if there are thousands of people focused on the task and you’re the amateur, if you believe in finding the solution, your contribution will help. You, and your perspective, bear as much weight on our well-beings as anyone else.
Focus on Your Calling Card
Who needs a business card when you have a calling card? A business card is a piece of paper that shows people your name, your title, a way to reach you, and maybe a pretty logo. A calling card shows people who you are and what you stand for. In the interconnected world of today your calling card is what matters most. Your unique perspective, combined with integrity, hard-work, and a dedication to help others, are the beginnings to a better world. Your unique perspective is the foundation to a better life for all.