People Are Just People

I've been blessed to have had the opportunity to meet my fair share of talented, famous, and important people. From CEOs to school presidents; from multi-millionaires to celebrities, I've shaken hands, taken pictures, and had conversations with them all. So early in my life and career, I am so happy that I've been able to interact with their likes because it taught me that people are just people. Celebrities hands feel the same as my co-workers. Multi-millionaires may have fancier clothes and nicer accessories, but at the end of the day they are just people like you and me. And that's a big concept because it allows me to not be intimidated by somebody because of their wealth or position. In my mind, I'm as valuable as they are.

I'm not saying that in an arrogant way, but a confident one. People like that respect individuals who don't shorten themselves because they feel inadequate. If you carry yourself with an attitude that, given the proper tools and time, I can be just like them or better, you won't feel ashamed or intimidated. And as you yourself are exposed to more and more people of status, you'll also learn this lesson.

Remember, don't put people so high on a pedestal that you can't ever reach them because then, they won't ever be able to reach you.