While driving home yesterday, I watched some people go much faster and much slower than me.  

Then I looked down at my speedometer and realized my car’s 12 cylinders could propel this car up to 208 mph.  And the great thing about this particular car is that it rides excellently at speeds above 150, just like at 40mph.  But, like in life, there’s a time and place for certain speeds.  And you can’t always go 208mph and expect not to encounter problems.  But the opposite is also true; if you poke along at 40mph, many issues can pop up. 

Then my mind went to another place: how fast can MY ENGINE go, and am I pushing myself enough?

I know I can do more, and every day, I look in the mirror and ask myself how and why.   

But, honestly, I’m not that worried about Matt Plapp.  I can honestly say I GET IT, and I know how to turn it on more when needed and take a step back and chill.  What I’m worried about are my friends, clients, and employees.  I see way too many people coasting along at 40mph. 

You see, the difference between 40 and 80mph in life isn’t crazy.  Once you run at 80mph, you get used to it, and 40mph seems like you’re sleeping.  And then, when you take it to 120mph, 80mph also seems much more effortless.  

Over the past five years, I’ve noticed the levels I can go to, and I’ve noticed the levels others can achieve, too. 

My biggest disappointment is watching as people accept 40mph.  They turn it on occasionally but never really take it to that 80-120 level.  And god forbid you show them 160-200, they lose their shit.  That’s when they get stressed out. Trust me, I see it daily with people around me. My speed makes people uncomfortable. 

My disappointment in these people isn’t that it affects me. It’s that they are losing out on life.  They are limiting themselves.  As you learn to climb the ladders with effort over a long period, you get more and more opportunities.  

Yes, you can make more money. 

But you also get more time.  You also learn how to do more with less and become way more efficient.  

Last but not least, you become happier because you realize that you’re unlocking the potential that no one around you is.  You know that you’re a much bigger badass at something than you were before.  And THAT is what pushes you to even higher levels.  

That’s why the quote below is on the back of my MP key chains.

P.S. if you want us to mail you a MP keychain email me at matt@mattplapp.com