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Originally Posted by Esaias
At a certain level you are right, but on another level you're missing the point of what they are doing, I think. Keep in mind, all the Big Boys in politics and governance (Big Business) are trying to implement Plato's Republic in one form or another. But this isn't pre-Revolutionary France. The situation is incredibly different.
"It doesn't matter what the market is doing. What matters is where YOU are in the market."
"It's more about who you know than what you do. What you CAN do depends in large measure on who you know."
Proverbs 18:16 KJV
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. <----- THIS is a key component to success...
I should write a book or something... |
In fact, let me elaborate a bit. This is like a $599 seminar worth of top secret information held back from the masses, I'm gonna dump it here for free in this thread, so act now! lulz
Most if not ALL successful people got where they are because of NETWORKING. Success is a team sport - you need to know the RIGHT people. Deals are done on the golf course, at a bar, during a lunch meeting, after Sunday church service, at the fellowship meal, at the backyard bbq, at the Christmas party, etc. Successful people are in the right place at the right time for opportunities. But they are able to get there because they get correct information about opportunities. That correct information comes from someone they know. You want to buy an apartment complex for 20 million dollars? You HAVE to know certain key people in order to pull it off. The banker loans you the money because they actually know you. Or they know someone on your team. Credit and income matter, BUT THAT ISN'T ENOUGH. Besides, you don't get access to even know what deals exist unless you know somebody who knows about the deal.
So you have to know the right people. It IS a country club. So you have to get in that club to have access to the people that enable you to do things that move you up from where you currently are. And you get in by invitation, which means you have to know someone who can introduce you to others who will help you succeed.
So, you have to surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to be doing (more or less). If you want to be successful in business you have to rub shoulders with successful business people. If you are surrounded by people who AREN'T successful, then you need to find a new crowd. Birds of a feather and all that.
But, to do THAT you need to heed the Scripture posted above. You need a "gift". You have to add value to others. In return they will add value to you. You have to bring something to the table. It can be cash. Credit. Knowledge. Time. Sweat equity. Your own networks and connections. SOMETHING. You can't approach life like you are begging for alms. You need to flip the script. Quit thinking "Why don't you give me XYZ" and start thinking "How can I solve some problem you have? How can I add value to your situation so you see the benefit in working with me?"
By bringing your "gift" (bringing value) you get ACCESS to KEY PEOPLE who will in turn enable you to elevate your station, by giving you OPPORTUNITIES YOU OTHERWISE CAN'T HAVE.
ALL successful people - whether in business, sports, education, you name it - bring value to others and think in that way: "How can I solve a problem, meet a need, BRING VALUE to the situation?"
And for AFF folks, you have an advantage. You already know someone who can open the right doors and bring you the right opportunities. Your Father in heaven is the First and Main person who can make things happen.
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