What Would a Hall of Famer Do?
9. What would a Hall of Famer do?
To be recognized in any Hall of Fame means a person has achieved a level of excellence in their trade or profession. Those esteemed with the honor of being called a Hall of Famer have done so by applying strategies and illustrating characteristics that enable him or her to be acknowledged as the best of the best. Hall of Famers are often blessed with particular gifts, but for the most part they have common traits that separate them from the rest. They have qualities, approaches and habits that distinguish them from others around them. Regardless of how they arrived at this level of excellence, I think we can all agree that incorporating the methods they use to achieve success in our own lives would be a definitive approach to emulate. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; it also ensures the greatest probability of success.
So I believe where this Tool becomes most handy is when you find that you are often not sure what to do. Luckily most of us know what a Hall of Famer would do. So if your goal is to be the best and reach levels you have never achieved before, then ask yourself the question: What would a Hall of Famer do in this situation? Hall of Famers don’t make excuses. They accept responsibility for their action. They never blame others. They do what others aren’t willing to do. What separates them from the average person is that they are willing to make that extra effort. Hall of Famers have a burning desire to be their best. They understand that those who reach the top are focused on what they want and where they want to go. They will never take shortcuts and would never cheat to get where they want to be. They understand that they would never sacrifice their principles and that achieving something the easy way is never as satisfying as working for it. Something you will discover in Tool 97, You will always remember what came hard and mostly forget what came easy. Understand that to be a Hall of Famer is not only a recognized achievement. One can reach this status by being a great parent, friend or mentor. So if you are struggling on what it takes to reach the level of success you hope to achieve, then ask yourself, what would a Hall of Famer do? Approaching your life in this fashion will drastically increase the likelihood of reaching your goals and avoiding the pitfalls that have sabotaged your dreams.