Would you rather be an eagle or a duck?

There’s a great analogy in the world of biz and leadership that talks about how to spot whether people are eagles or ducks (most peeps are ducks, I call them sheeples).

Ducks…
quack and complain
walk around in their own shit
spend a lot of their time at ground level
ducks are everywhere
they follow the crowd, walking in a straight line looking neither left nor right so they can’t look outside their own limits
they’re easy to control
they do what’s easy, not what’s best
ducks need a lot of support and can’t think for themselves
they don’t have a big enough wing capacity to soar high
they’re not very ambitious and are unlikely to be self-starters

Eagles…
soar above the crowd and stand out
need freedom
have great vision due to their huge eyes; they can see even when they blink so can see past obstacles
aim higher for a new start
take in the big picture – past, present and future
they see all the dangers and opportunities
they make calculated decisions
they swoop when an opportunity presents itself
they rise above problems to get a greater view of how to solve problems and overcome challenges
they’re alert to their own needs and can spot what they want
they have incredible focus; when a goal presents itself, they stay focused with clear eyesight until it’s within in their grip
they’re experts in finding creative ways to get what they want
they conquer
they do what’s best, not what’s easy

Which would you rather be?

And which are you right now? Be honest.

If you’re a duck right now and you try to become an eagle, it might not be easy at first as other ducks might try to clip your wings.

So surround yourself with eagles and watch yourself soar!

Being an eagle is a practised skill that can be polished and perfected.

It’s really worth it because as a duck, challenges keep you stuck; as an eagle, you can turn them into an adventure.

This results in confidence, fearlessness and success.

If you’re an eagle pretending to be a duck, you’re probably feeling misunderstood, misplaced and marginalised.

Find a mentor who can bring out your greatness!

Don’t be a sitting duck!

Be a soaring eagle.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this – drop me a message

If you’d like help bringing out your inner eagle, drop me a message and let’s chat.

Catcha on the flip side,