The "IT" Factor

Today in an interview over the phone a very successful guy told me that I had that proverbial "It" Factor. That really surprised the the hell out of me. It was probably the single greatest thing someone has said to me who doesn't know me. I never thought on my best day that I would have it, or that someone would recognize is as it.

Well... he called me an hour later and told me he really liked me and that I remind me of himself at my age. He then told me that my lack of experience would be a factor in their decision for the 2 opportunities to lead the new LA branch. But then he told me he didn't want to be like Michael Jordan's high school coach. The same coach who cut the greatest basketball player of all time. To be in analogy like that makes you feel uncomfortable. It adds a lot of pressure. And at the same time it adds fuel to the fire that burns within you to be great, not good. To be the best, not just better.