1.All those trainers have the advantage of being in the industry for a long time.
2.They are well known. Some even household names.
3.Many have university education and PhDs.
4.They have loads more experience than me.
5.They already have huge followings.
6.They have many referrals and references and testimonials and rollover students.
7.They are and/or have been at the forefront of NLP research and development.
8.They are published
1. I am fresh and passionate and have vast life experiences.
2. I am a highly respected and trusted member of the local community.
3. I have studied at the University of hard knocks and have personally experienced many of the things my clients are going through.
4. I have broader experiences.
5. I just haven’t been universally discovered yet.
6. I have a very solid reputation of high integrity and great knowledge.
7. I see NLP from a fresh perspective.
8. My story has been written about in books and newspapers. Anyone can write and publish a book.
Looking at my niche, there are a few NLP practitioner/horse trainers that are my competitors. I see the same or similar advantages they have over me. Been recognised for a long time, very well known, Uni education, loads more experience, published, big following, they have also competed successfully at a very high level of riding, have courses approved by National Coaching Accreditation Scheme for accreditation points, etc…
I see some LDs and false complex equivalents that I will let go.
I can’t compete against that. They wont believe me. I’m kidding myself. I don’t have any accolades. I missed the boat. My competitive riding is not up to scratch. I don’t have what it takes to create a huge tribe following. I am no good at closing sales. I can’t even get consistent (let alone increasing number of) nlp coaching clients…