There is a story that goes something like this:

On the first day of class, filled with just over 100 university students, the professor calmly said to everyone, “Class, I wanted to let you know – no matter what happens I’m giving you all B grade. So, you can all go; I have each of your names listed here, and I promise to give each one of you a B.”

Students sat in their chairs, looking at each other in disbelief. “Again, this is no joke, I promise,” said the prof. Slowly, students starting getting up and leaving. Soon, there was only around 20 or so students left.

“Again, let me repeat; you’ll all get a B, but if you stay, then you forgo that grade and you’ll take your chances and get what you earn.” Just then, more got up leaving only five or so students in the class.

“So, you guys are staying? You really think you’ll get better than a B in this class?” the prof. asked. “Yes!” said all five students at once. “Alright; it’s your choice,” said the prof.

He then gave each student their booklet, “I’d like everyone to turn open their books.” They did and the first page read:

Congratulations – you earned an A in this course

To me, this story illustrates that most settle for something guaranteed and, they do alright. But to really do well, which only a few do, you’ll have to take a risk and have a very strong belief in – yourself!

I wish you all the success in the world, now go out and BE the difference!