How to Get Ahead of 99% of People

Hey,

A new month, and only 5 months left till the end of the year.

Want to know one of the simplest, most powerful ways to get ahead of 99% of people in the world?

Be a person of your word.

That’s it.
No fancy strategy. No secret shortcut.
Just do what you said you would do.

Sounds basic, right?
But most people don’t live like that.

They make excuses.
They overpromise and underdeliver.
They say, “I’ll handle it,” then disappear.
They owe you money and wait for you to chase them.
They say they’ll show up but they’re late, inconsistent, or ghost.

And here’s what they don’t realise:
Every time you break your word, you weaken your name.
Every excuse chips away at your credibility.

If you say you’re going to pay someone back in a week and life hits you?
Cool. It happens. But here’s what’s not cool
Waiting until they chase you.
Staying silent.
Hoping they forget.

Be proactive.
Send the message before the deadline.
Explain. Take accountability.
Respect people enough to not go quiet.

That’s how trust is built.
That’s how reputations are kept intact.

Here’s what this all comes down to:

1. Excuses make you forgettable. Discipline makes you different.
No one trusts a person who always has a reason why they didn’t follow through.
They respect the one who does even when it’s hard.

2. Your name is your currency. Protect it.
How you handle the small things tells people whether they can count on you for the big ones.

3. Most people never level up because they’re not consistent enough to be trusted.
They don’t need more talent. They need more integrity.

Non-Negotiable Action for the Week
Audit your promises. Who have you told you’d do something for and haven’t followed through? This week, close the gap. Either deliver or communicate honestly. No more going quiet.

Quote of the Week
"Character is doing what you said you would do, long after the mood you said it in has left you." – Unknown

Want to separate yourself from the pack?
Do what you said you’d do. Every time.
Without chasing. Without excuses.

That alone will make you elite.

Stay bold. Stay relentless.
David

P.S. Who do you need to message, repay, or follow up with this week? Do it today. Not tomorrow. Today!!!