Being first always has it advantages. When you’re the first of something, you are publicized and recognized by the world. Whether you are the first at creating a new industry or the first to produce a new product or service, you will inherit glory and recognition for your achievement. The best way to succeed in business is to be the first.
People tend to trust the original creator more than others because of authority. They see the first as a trusted authority that can be hard to break into. Being the first is like being a god. Your authority is felt all over the world and people will look up to you, overshadowing others who then try to copy you.
The easiest way to become a first at something is to combine many different elements into one in order to make it look new and refreshing. A combination of different existing technology can create a new product or service that people will recognize you as the first of. Creating a new industry from preexisting technology and methods are also viable. Those are great ways to create your blue ocean where there is no competition.
Being first has a lot of advantages. You get publicity and recognition for your innovation and creativity. You become a leading leader and creative innovator in your industry. Being first is a great way to be recognized and a fast way to succeed in business.
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I am first here
Have to agree with the post with one tiny little remark - Being first that people know about.
There are many people who are first in coming up with some new product or idea, but have no channels or no money to let the world know about that. So often the people we see as those who were first are only the seconds or thirds … Very frustrating for the “first” seeing his idea being made big but someone else …
I have to agree, it’s only worth being first if you don’t blow all your budget getting there, otherwise the second or third business will get the glory…
Hmm… I’d rather vote for being different and/or remarkable.
My opinion, being first in today’s world is not that easy anymore, nor do I find is it necessary in order to succeed big time.
What is necessary though, as I find, is to be different and perhaps better. And when you do remarkable things, word of mouth does its wonders.
Two examples are Nike and Nokia. Both were not the first, yet they are leaders in their field and succeed big time.
I tell students that get started online to be either different, better, or remarkable (or all three, if possible). That way, they immediately see a light at the end of the tunnel. They understand that they don’t need to re-invent the wheel–or invent anything–in order to build a thriving online business.
On the other hand, when you want to be the first you better be born as a good architect, leader, and/or pioneer in order to construct a path for others to follow you. (Untapped markets are tough to master.)
~Marcus
Biz- You raise a good point. I’m sure there’s a lot of those people out there =(.
Marcus- Great insights there. I really like your analysis.