Success Isn’t Racist: Stop Pretending It Is

Yesterday someone wrote me in response to my Ted Talk and the story of my book’s success: “Ah, the beauty of being a white man in America; all you have to do is get out of your own way and let the privilege do the rest.”

I don’t know too much, but I bet you that this person will NEVER create the level of success they want.

Albert Einstein said: “The biggest choice you make is whether you live in a hostile or friendly universe.” Whether it’s true or not, if you believe that white people (or some other demographic or person) has it easier, the world is bound to prove you right. (Not to mention and disprove him: the most successful person in my industry, Deepak Chopra, is Indian).

I don’t even know the person who wrote me that, but I bet you that they won’t reach their dreams, unless they change that belief.  That’s a cop out, that someone has it easier, and it completely disempowers you. It takes out the personal responsibility element, which is essential, if you want to create the life of your dreams. It’s like we’re often looking for any reason why it is we aren’t creating the results we want. And when we see someone else do it in their own way, we get bitter and think: It’s this, it’s that, it’s racist….

NEWS FLASH: SUCCESS ISN’T RACIST. It doesn’t know skin color. It just knows no excuses, clarity, focus, and persistence. Some people maybe racist again people of colors, or of white people, but there’s a lot who can help you succeed who aren’t…. 

But we blame and critique, that way it’s never our fault and we never have to take responsibility. Sure, there may be benefits from being White in America, I am not denying that. But to say that is what the ultimate say in success is is a sort of suicide to your dreams….

Same goes for any excuse, whether it to be that somebody is too stupid or smart, or you’re too old or young, or someone else is hogging all the resources, or whatever. 

And another thing: you can’t be successful to the level you want, unless you can appreciate other people’s success, whole heartedly. If you can’t just honor someone for their accomplishments, you’ll never feel like a success yourself, because you will always be judging yourself and critiquing yourself too.

Do yourself a favor: stop with the excuses and the reasons why it’s something or someone’s fault. Ultimately it’s up to you for what you create.

What are you choosing to create today?

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