So, I’ve been watching this whole LA Knight thing unfold. Yeah! You see the crowds going nuts, the catchphrases everywhere. It got me thinking, you know? About getting that kind of reaction, that big ‘push’ in life, or at least at work.
My Little Experiment
I decided, okay, let’s try and capture some of that energy. Not the wrestling stuff, obviously. But the confidence, the way the guy just owns the room. I figured, maybe I could bring a bit of that into my own grind. My own little ‘LA Knight push’ project, I called it in my head.
First thing I did was try being more vocal in meetings. Usually, I kinda hang back, let the loud ones talk. But I pushed myself. I spoke up. Shared my ideas more directly, maybe with a bit more punch. Didn’t use catchphrases, that’d be weird, but just tried to project more certainty.
Then, I focused on my actual work. Tried to deliver stuff with a bit more… flair? Presentation matters, right? Instead of just sending the usual drab report, I spent extra time making it look sharp, maybe added a really clear summary upfront. Tried to make it undeniable, you know? Like, “Yeah! Look at this!”
- Started prepping more before big discussions.
- Made sure my key points were super clear.
- Even practiced my ‘delivery’ a bit, just so I didn’t mumble.
- Tried connecting with colleagues more, being more present.
What Really Happened
So, what was the result of my ‘push’? Well, it wasn’t exactly like the arenas chanting my name. Shocker, right?
Some people noticed. My direct boss gave me a nod on one of the reports. Said it was ‘very clear’. That felt good, not gonna lie. A couple of colleagues seemed a bit surprised when I started talking more in meetings. One even asked me if I was okay, hah.
But the big ‘push’? The career-changing momentum? Nah. Didn’t happen. What I mostly saw was… well, the same old stuff. Promotions still seemed to go to the people who were good at playing the game, the ones who knew the right people. It wasn’t always about who had the loudest ‘Yeah!’ or the best-looking report.
It’s kinda funny. You see someone like LA Knight connect with so many people, seems so simple. He talks, they react. But getting that kind of push in the real world, especially in a company? It’s a whole different beast. It’s way more complicated. There’s history, there’s politics, there’s stuff going on behind the scenes you just don’t see.
So, my little practice run didn’t make me a corporate superstar. But it did teach me something. Putting yourself out there is good, being confident helps. But that ‘push’? It’s rarely just about you doing your thing. It’s about timing, perception, and a whole lot of factors you don’t control. Learned that lesson again, I guess. Still gonna speak up though. Maybe just not expecting the whole arena to chant my name afterwards.
