How do you become the obvious choice?

Mar 05, 2026 7:46 am

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Issue # 10



Hey ,


“People don’t choose you for what you say. They choose you for what you help them avoid.

— Anonymous


Most of us think clients choose us because of what we promise. But what if they actually choose us because we help them avoid loss—uncertainty, confusion, wasted time, or risk? In economics, choice is driven less by luxury and more by reducing pain or downside. When your solutions clearly diminish what your clients fear, your value becomes unmistakable.


Being the economist of choice means knowing what matters most to your audience, then showcasing how your service or insight reduces what they don’t want. That doesn’t require gimmicks or louder messaging—it requires clarity in what you solve, and consistency in how you deliver it.



The ONE Question:

What fear or risk does my ideal client most want to avoid—and how can I help them see that I reduce it clearly and confidently?


To Extraordinary Results,


Stuart Hyslop

The ONE Thing Guy


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