A HUSTLERS MENTALITY

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5 Mindsets That Differentiate Hustlers From The Rest Of The World

There are two types of people in this world, hustlers and everyone else.

Hustlers are a rare breed this day and age yet it feels like everyday someone is talking about becoming a hustler without having the track record to back it up. I get the idea that hustlers are cool but let’s not confuse a work-mule with a hustler. A work mule, is always busy doing things and is often doing things that anyone else could do. A hustler is smart enough to know where they should best spend their time to achieve results and optimize their life accordingly.

A hustler is willing to hire someone when he needs help.

A hustler is willing to say no to a project when it’s not aligned with her vision.

Hustlers value smart work over hard work.

Here are a few of the mindsets that differentiate hustlers from the rest of the world:

The Willingness To Die For Their Cause
​While it’s been misquoted to almost every great author and professional, the quote; “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything” is spot on with the hustlers mentality. Hustlers believe in an idea or vision that is bigger than the person they see when they look in the mirror (Tweet This).Whether it’s a vision to help women around the world break through the glass ceiling and achieve success or create a cleaner & more sustainable world – hustlers have a dream. Upon identifying their dream, they then seek out on a quest to make that dream a reality and leave their mark on the world.

An Intolerance Of The Status QuoGeorge Carlin once said, the status quo sucks. It’s blunt yet full of truth. Hustlers hate the status quo. In fact, they not only despise the status quo they have a true intolerance for the idea of accepting things as they are. To be told they cannot make a difference or make change is the equivalent of slapping them in the face. Hustlers refuse to accept the status quo and strive to constantly challenge it.

An Undeniable Love For Their CraftCall me crazy but I wake up thinking about my craft, my projects, recent reads and my hustle. I love it. Now, don’t get me wrong, I also think about my family and all the other joys of life but my craft, my industry and everyone in it have a piece of my heart. It’s just the way hustlers are configured. Jay-Z has stated many times how much he loves his team. Richard Branson lights up when given the chance to talk about the future he’s trying to create. Hustlers love their craft and are committed to improving themselves and the world.

Rejection Is Fuel For An Internal Fire
What do Tim Burton, Madonna and Andy Warhol all have in common? Believe it or not, they were rejected. People didn’t believe in their talents and told them to go try somewhere else. Madonna was told, she wasn’t ready for the industry and it’s this rejection letter that fired her up to succeed.

Hustlers accept rejection. In fact, they take it, remember it and use it to their advantage. Call it ego, call it spite, either way, it’s a motivator that drives hustlers to work harder and succeed. I’ve had people tell me my ideas were crazy, I’m too young and that my industry is too saturated. I even had a teacher tell me I wouldn’t make it back in Jr. High. Even today, that fires me up. Hustlers find their fuel in the non believers, critics and haters (Tweet This).

Willing To Stumble So You Can Rise Back Up
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To succeed, you must be willing to fail. You must be willing to risk everything to achieve your dreams and achieve the life you see for yourself and the world. It’s a crazy mindset but one that all hustlers have in common.

In a recent interview, Elon Musk stated is quoted saying, “my proceeds from PayPal were $180m. I put $100m in SpaceX, $70m in Tesla & $10m in Solarcity. I had to borrow money for rent.” It’s this willingness to put it all on the line for your passion that differentiates hustlers from the rest.

So tell me, what do you do that differentiates you from the rest of the pack? How are you building your own competitive advantage? Does a memory of rejection fire you up? Leave a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts!