In today’s world, being fashionable, following trends and “influencers” are seemingly a standard that people accept. I’ve never following fashion or trends. I detest being told how I should think and be.. The biggest single thing you can be is yourself.
You don’t need anyone’s approval, validation, or permission to be Yourself.
Not your parents.
Not your partner.
Not your boss.
Not your audience.
Just because someone doesn’t “get” what you’re doing doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing.
And just because you don’t have a certificate, a blue tick, or 10,000 followers doesn’t mean you can’t change lives with what you know, starting today.
Most People Are Waiting
They’re waiting for the stars to align.
Waiting for someone to say, “Now you’re ready.”
Waiting for a course, a coach, or a crowd to crown them as the expert.
Here’s a reality check:
No one’s coming to knight you.
No fairy godmother. No perfect timing.
Just you… deciding that you’re already enough to start.
My Wake-Up Call
I’ve lived both sides of this.
When I was younger, I thought success came from being given a shot. That someone powerful would tap me on the shoulder and say,
“Mark, it’s your time.”
It never happened.
When I finally stopped waiting and just moved, everything changed.
Was it messy? Yes.
Did people judge? Of course.
But did I grow? Did I win? Did I rebuild?
You’re damn right I did.
Stop Asking. Start Acting.
You don’t need:
- A fancy website
- A permission slip
- A cheer squad
- A degree
- A perfect plan
You need:
- A backbone
- A reason
- A problem to solve
- And the guts to start solving it
Final Thought
You’re already great, if you’re willing to act like it.
Today, give yourself permission to:
- Hit publish
- Launch the offer
- Make the call
- Show up
Not because you’re ready.
Because you’re willing.
And that’s what greatness is made of.
Being yourself, be great, keep going.
Mark Lyford