…the red nosed reindeer.
Yes, I’m going to use the Rudolph song as a metaphor.
So we listen through the whole song and Rudolph is the champion. Rudolph was the unique red-nosed reindeer and all he needed the whole time was for someone to recognize that a red nose is even better than the more popular black nose.
Once the red nose had a chance to be seen as a cool thing, it was seen as a cool thing!!
We’re all dying to be Rudolph. For our chance. For people to finally recognize our genius and put us at the front of the line.
Oh to one day be Rudolph. To go down in history.
But I’d like to suggest another character that perhaps is holding more long term power and wisdom, and the character from the song we might really want to be like…
Santa
There are three things…
1. Santa understands exactly what the problem at hand is: it’s foggy, which makes it hard to see…and seeing is important for flying a sleigh all around the world on Christmas Eve.
2. He knows exactly where to take his problem: Rudolph…the only reindeer (that we know of :) with a light-up nose helpful for seeing through fog.
3. Santa presents an opportunity to Rudolph that will boost Rudolph’s social standing (literally putting him at the front of the line) while playing THE essential role in Santa carrying out his Santa duties.
It may sound silly…but this three step process will build a long long career in this business.
Knowing your problem/need.
Knowing where to take your need.
Helping someone else while at the same time having your need met.
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