In this episode of The Aligned for Success podcast, Nikki shares a quote from Tom Brady and explores how three simple qualities can put you ahead of 99% of your colleagues and peers.

Opening with Tom Brady's insight that "to be successful at anything, you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it," Nikki breaks down each element of this success formula. She shares personal stories about balancing two jobs—as a business owner and as part of a team—and how her mother's career-driven example shaped her work ethic from an early age.

Throughout this conversation, Nikki reveals how her mom worked her way up in the newspaper industry to earn a corner office with windows, all while never making her three children feel neglected. This experience taught Nikki the importance of financial independence and the value of hard work, leading to her current practice of waking up at 4:30 AM every morning since COVID—a routine that creates consistency and eliminates rushing.

Nikki then addresses the toxic trap of comparison and jealousy, sharing insights from a recent podcast interview about being in rooms with high-level achievers. Rather than feeling intimidated or jealous, she explains how she uses these encounters as motivation, thinking "if they can do it, I can certainly do it as well." She emphasizes the importance of not comparing your year one or two to someone's year ten or fifteen.

This episode delivers powerful reminders about choosing motivation over jealousy and using successful people as mentors who can help eliminate unnecessary steps on your journey. Nikki's message is clear: consistency, determination, and willingness to work are accessible to everyone and can transform your results when applied consistently.

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