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Daymond E. Lavine aka Daymond The Brand
Certified Life Coach
Underestimation is the secret weapon that you never thought would take you further in life!
Growing up, I struggled with insecurity and a lack of confidence. It often felt like I was invisible, overlooked by my peers, who chose favorites all around me. I could see others standing in the spotlight, supported and admired, while I lingered in the shadows, trying to make sense of my place in the world. At that age, it was hard to see any advantage in being overlooked. I felt sidelined, underestimated, and unappreciated, and that took a toll on my self-worth.
But as I grew older, a shift began to happen. With each step I took towards my goals, certain people started to take notice. Some admired my resilience, respecting the strength I had built in silence. Others despised it, suddenly threatened by a progress they had never anticipated. Some tried to mimic what I was doing, thinking they could replicate my path, while others outright attempted to block me, wanting to contain what they couldn’t understand. This new attention came with its own challenges, but it taught me something invaluable: the power of being underestimated.
When people underestimate you, they give you a certain freedom. It’s as if they hand you a hidden advantage—the ability to move without their interference until you’re ready to reveal your next step. Underestimation enables you to develop strategies and skills quietly, without the pressure of the world watching. And when you finally emerge, the progress you’ve made can shock those who had you pegged as inconsequential. By underestimating me, others had unknowingly handed me the power to surprise, outmaneuver, and surpass their limited view.
Underestimation also serves as a natural filter in your life. Those who choose to look down on you, who doubt your worth, create a space that eventually becomes vacant as they remove themselves from your path. And with their exit, space opens up for those who are meant to be in your life—the people who see your potential, who support your vision, who align with your values. These are the individuals who not only cheer for you but are also ready to build alongside you, to dream with you, and to create joy for the communities you want to impact.
Underestimation, then, becomes a hidden gift. It’s not always easy, but it pushes you to build resilience and self-reliance. It allows you to bypass unnecessary noise and distractions so that your energy stays focused on the real work ahead. And by the time you’re ready to showcase the full scope of your capabilities, you do so with a confidence that can’t be shaken by others’ doubts.
If there’s one lesson I’ve taken from these experiences, it’s this: the power others try to strip from you in underestimating you becomes the very power you use to surpass them. And when people make the mistake of overlooking your potential, they’re simply making way for those who are meant to walk beside you, celebrate with you, and build something extraordinary with you.
In the end, underestimation is an invitation to grow beyond what others are capable of seeing. It’s a journey of self-discovery, one that empowers you to live fully in your purpose and bring joy, resilience, and transformation to the world around you. So let people underestimate you if they choose—because that just means they’re not prepared for the greatness you’re building, patiently, until it’s time to reveal it.
Underestimation is a quiet but potent force. When people don’t see you coming, it allows you to work behind the scenes, crafting a vision and strategy without distraction. This freedom, this “invisibility cloak” that others give you, enables you to sharpen your skills, refine your ideas, and build connections that align with your purpose. Every step taken without the pressure of external expectations is a step toward building a foundation so strong that nothing can shake it.
In business, this is invaluable. The freedom to move, strategize, and build in unexpected ways gives you a competitive edge, allowing you to create something powerful and enduring. By the time people realize what you’ve been up to, you’ve already established a foundation for something extraordinary—an empire they never saw coming.
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Let underestimation be your secret weapon. Use it to build without limits, to innovate freely, and to create a business empire that speaks for itself. Because, in the end, it’s not just about proving others wrong—it’s about building something so significant that it inspires those who believed in you from the beginning, serves the people you’re passionate about, and leaves a legacy that no one can ignore.
#BeYourBestYOU,
Daymond Lavine
Founder of Plurapreneur®
Author of A SIMPLE Systems Engineering Guide for Success and The Brawn of Your Brand
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