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Have you ever wondered why you are asked to bring a portfolio or a resume to a job interview?

The answer is simple: Results attract opportunity.

When a company hires you, they are looking at your past results to predict your future value. They analyze your portfolio, judge your history, and determine if you are “qualified.” Often, they don’t know your work ethic or your personality yet. They simply verify your work and place a bet on you.

Think about that for a second. Strangers are willing to bet money on your capabilities based on a few pieces of paper.

So, here is the uncomfortable question: Why won’t you bet on yourself?

You know the results you have produced. You know your capability better than any hiring manager ever could. So why do you hesitate to put your work out into the world? Why aren’t you sharing what you know in a way that common people can understand?

The Fear of Judgment (And Why It Doesn’t Matter)

I can tell you are hesitating because you are afraid. You are afraid to be judged, criticized, or laughed at.

But if you have lived as long as I have, or spent any time in the corporate world, you know a hard truth: You are already being judged.

You are being judged right now by your coworkers, your supervisors, and your colleagues. You are being evaluated in quiet meetings and performance reviews. Judgment is inescapable. The only difference is that in the corporate world, you are being judged for a fixed salary. In the open market, you are judged for unlimited potential.

The “Validator’s Ceiling”

If fear is controlling you, consider the math. Relying on someone else’s validation—a boss or a supervisor—comes with a financial cap.

The person who validates your work will never allow you to get paid more than them. They are the ceiling.

If you want to build real wealth, the logical step is to bypass the validator. You must trust your results and have the confidence to show them directly to the market.

Yes, when you put your work online or start a business, you will attract judgment and critics. But you will also attract the things a boss can never give you:

• True supporters and fans.
• Teammates and co-founders.
• Paying customers.
• A long-term network that belongs to you, not the company.

The Bottom Line

If you want to go far, you must internalize this rule: Knowing the result attracts opportunities.

Stop hiding your talent in a folder on your desktop. What is the result you have shared with the world today?

Yes, you will be criticized. But you will grow infinitely faster than you ever would working quietly for someone else.

The world is ready to bet on you, but you have to place the first chip. You choose.