Work Like You’re Behind

You’re not irreplaceable.

I'm not irreplaceable.

Nobody is.

...and the second you start to believe you are...

You’ve already started falling behind.

Because while you’re busy thinking you’ve “made it”… Someone else is out here putting in the reps that you aren’t.

They’re sharpening their skills.

They’re executing the tasks.

They’re becoming more valuable.

...and eventually...

They're going to pass you because of it.

That’s how the game works.

It’s not personal.

It’s just the truth.

The best players get to play in the game.

Just because you're the best today ... doesn't mean you'll be the best tomorrow.

Nor does it mean you can't get better.

All the people you see who become great and stay great do so because they understand this while others don't.

Even though you will never be truly irreplaceable...

You can become extremely difficult to replace.

You just have to commit yourself to the pursuit of your potential at all times.

Stay humble.

Stay hungry.

Work like you're behind even when you're ahead.

Because someone is always coming for your spot.

The day you forget that is the day you'll lose.