Create Demand for Yourself

This morning, I was scrolling through social media, and I came across a post by a local artist encouraging others to watch a particular television show. She couldn't go into detail, but she emphasized the importance of establishing a basis ahead of necessity. I shared her post in efforts of not only drumming up support for her endeavors but because what she said extends across a multiplicity of areas.

It's no secret that West Alabama is soaked with talent! We have some of the best writers, singers, rappers, musicians, poets, photographers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists,  barbers, wedding planners, caterers, bakers, athletes, etc.  Because of my profession, I've come into contact with many. Some are more widely known than others only because of one factor: They created the demand for what they supply.

In the game of life, it takes much more than a supply to create demand. If you drive down any major street in the city, you'll run upon at least one car dealership, which means there is a massive supply of cars for sale.  And if you watch closely, some cars stay on some lots for MONTHS merely because there is no demand for them. However, take a car salesman that has created a demand for his services, "You need a car? I am going to make sure I put you in one that you want TODAY," and his inventory is forever changing. He has access to the same supply of cars that everyone else has, but he created a demand for himself.

Can you imagine what would happen if we all took that same concept and applied it to ourselves?  Sure, you may be one administrative assistant among three others, but if you're the one that serves everyone as if they're the most important person at that time and with efficiency, you increase your demand.  You'll find yourself being offered positions for which you didn't apply. We can sometimes determine the favor we receive amongst men by the way we carry ourselves.

From time to time, I send messages to people simply to say thank you.  Many times, they have no idea of their sphere of influence.  For instance, most people wouldn't believe that I follow Big Boy Entertainment. Yes, I love music of various genres. However, it's the hustle of BBE that captured my eye. Each artist under the umbrella supports the others. So, when one has to perform, there is an entourage that makes other spectators feel like they're missing a movement if they don't join in. THAT is creating a demand for yourself.

It's no secret that I fully support my older brother in everything he does.  I try to attend his preaching engagements, I make monthly contributions to the organization for which he works, and assist with other events when I can.  I pick up his daughter from school every day to make sure he is able to accomplish everything he needs to do. However, I also draw strength DAILY from my younger brother, Jared.  Jared posts some of the most inspirational messages on his Facebook page, and I often find myself checking to see what he has to say to give me that extra push I need or laugh.  By sharing his thoughts consistently, he has created a demand where if he doesn't post, people call to check and make sure he's ok.

Here are the rules of supply and demand, though:  Where there is a demand, there will undoubtedly be a supply, but the supply does not have to come in abundance. It must only meet the need.  Where a need is met, there is also a reward.  So, if you want to make more money, find a need and meet it BEST.  If you have the need to feel special, find someone else that needs you and serve them BEST.  If you want support for your endeavors, support others BEST.  Some of this requires sacrifice. View sacrifice as investment into yourself and you'll never go without.

Now, most of this was for me to myself, but if it helped you at all, feel free to share.