When I began my law practice, my wife reminded me more than once that I had access to influential individuals who could make my life easier. She noticed that I hesitated to seek their assistance, fearing I might bother them.
As a result, I often refrained from asking for help. One of the challenges in viewing people through a particular lens is that we tend to only see them in that context. I once witnessed a group of 6 young brothers getting initiated into my fraternity. Over the years, I continued to perceive them as my "little brothers" without realizing their potential as power players.
Surprisingly, out of this group of six, I ended up doing business with one, while another started his own company and hired me as his attorney. Yet another brother offered valuable management and leadership training, and yet another, who had marketing experience with an NFL team, provided valuable advice to help grow my company. In total, four out of the six guys I initiated helped elevate me professionally and financially.
It's crucial to remember that the people in our lives evolve alongside us. As we grow in power and status, so do they. Recognizing their growth and embracing our ability to connect with them can significantly contribute to our own development.
I'll be honest; we had a lot of fun partying and engaging in various activities when we were younger. But as they became power players in their respective professions, they enabled me to rise as a power player as well. Embracing these connections has been a transformative journey of professional growth.
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