And for my family in the struggling parts of the world, just remember that adversity can be your unfair advantage.
When I see success stories emerging from the harshest of environments, it confirms to
me that it can be done. When I see the Paralympians, I know it can be done.
I talk a lot about persistence because I know it will play a significant role in setting us apart from the crowd on every level. If we keep on digging and seeing who we truly are beyond our shortcomings, we will find out our unique angle.
The
journey will differ for different people, but never doubt that its worthwhile. When you know what you’re unfair advantage is, your confidence skyrockets and that alone helps you to see the world differently.
Let me ask you? What are you truly good at? What can you package in a way that can serve others? It will be something only you could do because no one can do it like you.
One of our biggest problems is that we are focused on our inadequacy. We must start hunting down our strengths and putting them on a pedestal. Not for the world to see initially but to convince ourselves that we are amazing.
Truly amazing.
I was intimidated
when I surveyed the landscape of speculative fiction and saw the illustrious company I would be sharing in this genre. I immediately began focusing on my weakness, which slowed me down somewhat. Even so, I believed in my humble way I had something to say that only I could say. And it was that platform that I launched myself from.
A Jamaican ‘bwoy’ with an
African soul and a lover of all things fantastic.
The beauty of embracing your unfair advantage is that it liberates you from the constraints of competition. Instead of trying to outdo others on a level playing field, it encourages you to create your own playing field—one where your distinctiveness reigns supreme.
Expanding our minds and seeing ourselves through new perspectives takes time. So be patient because everything will change once you’ve found your unfair advantage.
Be Your Own Hero.
