Work On Your Game: Dominate With Mindset, Strategy & Execution #3400: The Power Of Showing Up FIRST
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Sep 4, 2025 Discover the immense power of showing up first, where being proactive sets you apart. Learn how taking initiative transforms not just your identity but also influences those around you. Explore historical examples, like Christopher Columbus, to understand the impact of leadership and risk-taking. Highlighting that waiting makes you reactive, while showing up grants you control, this discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and creating your own momentum in life.
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Leading By Moving First
- Moving first signals leadership because you accept responsibility before others do.
- Most people avoid that responsibility, so the first mover becomes the default leader.
Columbus As A Risk-Taking Leader
- Dre recounts Christopher Columbus asking royalty for funding despite knowing little about navigation.
- Columbus became a leader by taking the risk and moving first, even without expertise.
Take Initiative To Control The Tempo
- Stop waiting and take initiative so others react to you instead of vice versa.
- Control the tempo and force others to respond by being the first to act.
