Why Being the Best Is the Best Thing You Can Do
How Striving for Excellence Brings Opportunities (and Money)
Let’s talk about something people gloss over: being the best.
Now, I’m not talking about “doing your best” or “trying your hardest” for the sake of saying it. I mean actually being the best at what you do, whatever it is. Because when you’re the best, something happens that most people don’t realize—you stop chasing opportunities. They start chasing you.
Whether you run your own business, work for someone else, are an athlete, a creator, or even flipping burgers at McDonald's, being the best at what you do opens doors. And not just any doors—the kind that lead to real money, real opportunities, and real growth.
Think about it: when you’re the best at something that’s in high demand, your ability to transact goes through the roof. That’s not some motivational fluff, that’s just simple economics.
If you’re the best salesperson, clients will flock to you.
If you’re the best coder, startups will throw job offers your way.
If you’re the best creator, brands will beg to collaborate with you.
The better you get, the more valuable you become. And the more valuable you are, the more leverage you have in any transaction—whether that’s negotiating your salary, landing a deal, or charging for your services. When you’re at the top of your game, money follows.
People think being the best is only for athletes or CEOs. It’s not.
The best waiter at McDonald’s ends up as a waiter on a private jet. That’s how the cycle works. People notice excellence, no matter the context, and they want that energy around them. So whether you’re serving fries, creating content, or managing a team, aim to be the absolute best at what you do.
And here’s why it matters: opportunities follow excellence.
When you’re the best, you don’t have to go knocking on doors—they open for you. People want to work with the best, they want to pay the best, they want to associate with the best. It’s how the world works.
So stop playing it safe. Stop settling for “good enough.” If you want more opportunities, more money, more growth—strive to be the best in whatever lane you’re in.
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Talk soon,
Davis