Here’s a double-edged sword to consider: If you had a problem in your chosen pursuit, who would you call to walk you through that issue? If someone else had that same issue, would they be comfortable calling you?

I enjoy being a resource for a circle of people, because I can say the same about them. Rosh and I are great two-way resources for each other. Our strengths overlap in some areas. In those areas where our talents differ, we encourage each other’s excellence. I have a small but powerful kitchen cabinet of people with whom I enjoy talking and working through situations. It is gratifying to help them move forward.

Watch out for those who want you to be their uncompensated resource and reference guide. You’ll know these folks by their requests for your ideas and insights, by their need for you to coach them and prop them up. Most notably, you’ll realize they rarely, if ever, reciprocate.

 I have distanced myself recently from one such person. We all know someone like this.

Be wiling to be a beacon in your area of expertise or an advocate for your industry and ideals. Share thoughts, ideas and insights with those who truly appreciate them and will share the same or other things of value with you. Watch out for the sponges, they will soak up everything and leave you with nothing.

Question: When do I give? Does it feel rewarding?  With whom do I need to be more careful?

– Dean L.

Good podcast.  Rosh and Dean talk about having a support system to help build your business.  You are only as good as your support team.  

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Today is a “thank you” day.  Thank five people that have supported you.  The more you thank people, the more willing they are to continue to support your efforts.  Think of a few creative ways you can say thank you on a regular basis.

I’ll report back about the people I thanked (Keeps me accountable) 

Rosh