Support Over Compete

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Regardless if you are a direct service provider, leader, volunteer, business owner, you name it, there is this ingrained mentality that many of us have at some point of our life that we feel we are in direct competition with others. To be fair, we are taught this in sports, academics, and the constant drive to be better or to be the best. I do agree that personally and professionally, we should always be striving for ways to continue to grow and improve. However, I do not think that growth has to be a competition against others around us. People are not a tool or a resource to use at our disposal, but are human beings that deserve to be respected and valued. I think that this overachieving mentality (which I am guilty of at times too), hurts our ability to be in genuine connection and relationships with others. We may feel that we have to be “on” at all times which is emotionally exhausting and our guards cannot come down enough to actually connect with the person across from us (virtually or physically).

As I have become more connected in the women business owner space, you can definitely tell those that truly know themselves and their brands, they hold themselves differently. They do not see others even in a similar space as threats to themselves. We all have different skills, stories, and may connect with some people better than others. Stay true to yourself and treat people with respect and you will attract the right clients, friends, and support systems. There are enough events and situations in the world out there to cause pain or anxiety that we do not need to intentionally add to it. I truly believe that what you give comes back to you ten fold. Acting from a place of competition mindset also shows fear and feeling there is a lack of clients, funding, etc and that comes across in the interactions you have.

I saw this a lot in some times when working in the nonprofit space. There are times organizations are fighting for funding, clients, and notoriety. However, many funders and even potential clients want to see collaboration and the network that can be built through partnership. We truly are better together. We all have gifts, talents, and perspectives that are unique to us that we deserve to bring forth to best serve those around us.

What is one way personally or professionally you can support or pour into someone instead of acting in a way that tears into them?

P.S. If you did not register to attend the masterclass that happened this week and want the recording that is available through October 1st, respond REPLAY to this email

PPS I want to take a quick moment to share that our first digital products will be coming out in October… who wants to know what they are before the general public?

PPPS… I have some fun information to share about a friend of mine Nancy. I will share a little bit but then those of you that want to learn more connect with Nancy at [email protected]. We met at a TWU Women Business Owner event a few months ago and are excited to continue to find ways to support one another. She is a dyslexia interventionist to help students develop skills to improve their literacy abilities. She assesses their needs, creates custom tailored plans for their learning, and focuses on building both reading fluency and comprehension for both students and adults to be able to help them reach their fullest potential. As a fellow neurodivergent individual, she understands the struggles many with learning differences face and how a positive support environment with the appropriate tools and resources is key. I hope some of you will connect with Nancy to learn more about what she does and the impact she is making in the world.

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