Note: This story is from a long time ago, and some details may be hazy. The point remains the same.
Back in college, I took a strength and conditioning class.
It was one of my favorites.
The professor—who was also the college’s strength coach—told us a story the first day.
Fresh out of school, he was trying to break into the strength and conditioning world.
He saw that a local professional football team was hiring an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
A coveted job.
The kind that opens doors for life.
He applied.
He was invited to a group interview.
Now think about that.
Professional sports team. Prestigious role. Career-defining opportunity.
He walked in expecting a packed room.
Stacks of resumes. Top-tier candidates everywhere.
Instead?
Three people showed up.
Three.
For a job that could change your life.
They liked him. He got the job. The rest is history.
What’s the lesson?
Show up.
Even when the odds feel stacked. Even when you think you’re underqualified. Even when you assume “there’s no way.”
Because most people don’t even step into the arena.
They self-reject. They talk themselves out of it. They assume the room will be too crowded.
So they never enter.
Builders show up.
And sometimes…that alone separates you.
Builder Principle
Opportunity favors the man who shows up.
Something to Ponder
What’s something you’ve been hesitating on? An application. A conversation. A risk. A door you haven’t knocked on. What if the room isn’t as crowded as you think?
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.
-Brickwall