Be First

Be first. 
Be first to say hi.
Be first to start a conversation.
Be first to ask a question.

Be first to show up.
Be first to listen and take notes.
Be first to do the extra work.

Be first to get the ball.
Be first to get the ball in OT. 
Be first to fuck up and throw a red zone interception.

Going first is for the confident. For those willing to set the standards for everyone else. For those who want to get in the heads of their opponents. For those who say "this is what I can do ... beat that motherfucker!"

Be first to apologize.
Be first to admit that you're wrong.
Be first to change your mind in the face of new information.

Be first to say no.
Be first to stand up.
Be first to leave.

The only thing holding you back is your ego. And your desire to fit in with the group.

Your ego doesn't want to get hurt. So it prevents you from going first.  
Your ego doesn't want to hear rejection. So it says you shouldn't go first. 
Your ego doesn't want to feel embarassment. So it tells you not to go first.

Fuck your ego. Your ego is the enemy.

Be seen as foolish.
Be rejected.
Be ignored. 
Be embarassed.

Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. 
Be confident.
Be accomplished.
Be remembered.

Be first.

- Christian