The other day one of my colleagues asked me, “Jon, who is your competition?” Without hesitating, I responded, “No one.” No one is my competition because if I see someone as a competitor, it instantly draws me into a scarcity mindset. Competition means there’s a fear of missing out on a project to win, a stage to speak on, or an initiative to lead.

When Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton, Burr wept with these words, “The world was wide enough for Hamilton and me.” That’s the voice of regret. That’s the voice of someone who didn’t see and value the abundant opportunities around us today.

The world is wide enough for you and your competitors. Some of the best experiences I’ve ever had in business to date are when I collaborated with others who many would say are my competition. I’ve had these same amazing people on my podcast. I’ve shared content and even quoted them. We have strong, mutually profitable, others-focused relationships because we know the world is wide enough for all of us.

Reach out to someone today who may be seen as a competitor. Talk about a collaboration opportunity. Learn from them. Ask questions. Embrace the abundance of life and know the world is wide enough for you and your competitors, if you still see them as competitors, today. 

Have a great day today and remember, your Message matters.

The Keynote Clarity for Thought Leaders Flash Briefing is presented by Jon Cook, founder of Keynote Content. Jon and his team help thought leaders, namely speakers, coaches, and consultants, craft and share their messages to better serve their audiences. Connect with Jon and his team at Keynote Content by visiting keynotecontent.com. You can subscribe to The Keynote Clarity for Thought Leaders Flash Briefing by visiting bit.ly/KeynoteClarity and enabling it there. Then, all you have to say is, “Alexa, what’s my flash briefing?”