DISQUS

Justin Kownacki · 1 month ago

It's a matter of managing expectations, but it's also a matter of understanding what your own expectations are in the first place. You can't compete until you're competent, and you won't be competent if you're not producing something people are willing to pay more for than it cost you to make it.

Before you can outwit the big fish in your market, you need to swim. And if swimming is what makes you happy, there's no need to allocate unnecessary resources to being the best; just be the one who can stay afloat.

sbspalding · 1 month ago

I think everything boils down to expectation management and you're right, the first expectation that needs to be managed is your own.

Lucid point as always Justin, thank you.

Luis · 1 month ago

You re right. Every new thing that we may think to start, there is always someone out there who started before us.
Quite frustating.

OhneRezept · 1 month ago

It,s true...

tiranga · 1 month ago

That's a good effort you have put on the network through your blog. I appriciate your work.

Stephen · 1 month ago

Steve,

You are absolutely right. Myself and my business partner see this differently. He is always afraid someone will steal our ideas. I dont agree at all. The majority of people are far too lazy to take an idea and run with it. If people are afraid then it all it will ever be is "an idea".

tiranga · 1 month ago

I think the information presented will be useful to many people a lot.
The majority of people are far too lazy to take an idea and run with it. I appreciate your work.

frmclub · 1 month ago

thank you..

Mark Lutz · 1 month ago

THIS is so true! I wish that 13 years ago someone would have beat me over the head with this info.

Acai Beere · 1 month ago

I agree, most people let their lives or businesses be controlled by fear when in fact they could be out their having sucess/learning.

Charlotte · 1 month ago

Competition can be a driving force in life, but it definitely helps in the business world to choose a market that you are very capable of competing in.

oakfurniture · 1 month ago

Its true, competition is necessary - but only to keep you developing NEW ideas. If you create a product that has never been seen before, or vastly improves one that’s already there then yes, there are plenty of customers for you.

Brilliant thought provoking post.

Zack · 1 month ago

i agree with you, with fierce competition, small business can't even survive for 2 years from its starting point.

tessatsobe · 1 month ago

That is well explained business competition. We can make our business grow by being positive of the outcome of competition.

siouxfallshonda · 1 month ago

Try working for a place that is run by fear.

Broken Bow Cabins · 1 month ago

I agree with what you said. It's just so hard sometimes not to compete. It's human nature I think.

cuff links · 1 month ago

Competition occurs when there is limited resources. A is possible, but D is the strongest answer. Im pretty positive on this! Hope it helps!

Case Ernsting · 1 month ago

Misery deserves company haha. In this day of unlimited potential and millions of websites, it seems impossible to be the first mover on anything. Good post, even if it is a little frustrating to hear it.

krypton · 1 month ago

my opinion is competition is healthy

samsung laser cartridges · 1 month ago

Since you’re the only intender, this is entirely an internal conflict — within YOU. You’re holding the thought (the intention) for both people to want the same position. But you’re also thinking (intending) that only one can get it. So you’re intending competition. This whole situation is your creation. You believe in competition, so that’s what you manifest. Maybe you have some beliefs (thoughts and intentions) about who will get the promotion, in which case your expectations will manifest. But you may have a higher order belief that life is random, unfair, uncertain, etc., so in that case you may manifest a surprise because that’s what you’re intending.

Elsabe · 1 month ago

Competition is always good.

Different strokes for different folks. If you are worried about getting your idea stolen (unless it's really something extraordinary and innovative) there is always a possibility that somebody in the world may have a similar but different idea (for example, Dr. Chris Barnhard was not the first person to do a heart transplant, he was the first one to do a successful heart transplant. At the same time, there were hundreds of people trying to perfect this technique)

It's always good to keep an eye on what your competitors are doing, but do something unique yourself. Only concentrate on your idea and build on your idea.

Search Engine Optimization · 1 month ago

This is so true. I was guilty of this myself for some time. I wanted to start a business, but didn't because every business I thought about getting into had competition and I thought that I had to find a business with no competition in order to be successful. Then I realized that if there is competition, there is money to be made and there is probably an abundance of potential customers and more than enough to go around. Good information here. I think it will help a lot of people overcome that paralysis that holds them back from being truly successful in their business.

Sofitel Hotel Broadbeach · 1 month ago

The results show you a listing of all sites that link to your site. While chances are your competition will not be listed, you can get an overview of the 'type' of websites that link to you. If there are a bunch of similar sites, that can help you with your marketing and target advertising in the future.

Dormye · 1 month ago

There will always be competition on whatever product it is you are marketing. Believe in yourself first of all, then believe in your product and the product will sell itself.

BlackKatz · 1 month ago

This is so right. I've got a friend setting up business at the moment so I'm going to give him this to read, so he doesn't make the normal mistake of worrying about what everyone else is doing. It's good to be aware of your competitors, but don't let them rule what you do.

bruce51651 · 1 month ago

Spot on. Its all about managing your expectations.

car insurance for teenagers · 1 month ago

This has been a great gesture after all such a long time of detail studies.

toilet paper · 1 month ago

Hey great blog and great post. I agree if you have a good idea then just do it! You may get the first in effect which keeps you on top!

Travel Agency · 1 month ago

Everybody must have something unique to offer to the world so that this world say "Hat's off to you". No competition will exist.

alokshrii · 1 month ago

I like the idea you have presented. Competition can be a driving force in life, but it definitely helps in the business world to choose a market that you are very capable of competing in. Keep going with a good work.

3pl · 4 weeks ago

'Putting too much effort into competing is also an extraordinarily destructive force for a small business owner'
Ya competing leads to destruction

wedding wishing wells Perth · 3 weeks ago

every body has a unique idea and talent....but, the thing is you should have patience until the world identifies you ....

Prospect Recruiting Service · 3 weeks ago

I agree, most people let their lives or businesses be controlled by fear when in fact they could be out their having sucess/learning.

poker pro · 2 weeks ago

Competition gives confidence and also fear. No one likes to lose in a competition. Fear will also be there.