If you want to grow in your career, you have to do something about it. Taking the time to build your network with the right people is a key ingredient to career success – and you should take the time to choose well. If you sit and wait for the world to help you achieve your dreams, it will get you nowhere. So who exactly do you need in your team and why?
Building a network for personal growth in the 21st century depends on connecting and collaborating with the right people, openly sharing knowledge and insights with individuals, understanding our goals and aspirations at a deeper level, and sharing a collective interest in our nurturing growth. It is only when we work together that we learn to move faster. There are four core people you need in your life to achieve growth and success.
1. The promoter
Your own personal cheering troop is the key to your success. They are with you through thick or thin, never giving up, and always dreaming with you. Promoters pull you toward your future dreams, let you know about potential opportunities, spend time with you exploring how to achieve your goals, and inspire you to become more. They sparkle and believe in your thoughts.
2. The Pit Crew Climbing the ladder of success can be a lonely task, requiring determination and perseverance. We all experience days of frustration and disappointment, days when we have to face our fears, make tough decisions, move on from failures, recalibrate our reality and focus on opportunities beyond our comfort zone. Having the right crew to help you get over these issues, and keeping you mentally tough and balanced is critical. Like a Formula 1 pit stop, your pit crew can make or break a race. They add stamina to run the marathon of your dreams; to navigate complexities and to recover from setbacks. They help you learn from your mistakes and ensure that you persevere.
3. The teacher
Find teachers who will continue to help you develop your mastery and knowledge, so you know more. They may have already achieved what you set out to achieve, and can open doors, make introductions, and pave the way for your success. The right teachers teach you to master, guide and expand your thinking and encourage you to push, because they know that this constant curiosity creates a real opportunity for growth, achievement and success.
4. The Butt Kicker Love them or hate them, we all need a butt kicker. Butt kickers are the masters of performance. They listen to your dreams and accelerate your goals, push you to do more and hold you accountable for all your actions.
Choose your group carefully. Taking control to strategically align yourself with the right people will accelerate your goals and aspirations and influence the person you eventually become.
