Why Success is a Team Sport: Don’t Go at It Alone
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Coming up with ideas is easy; it’s the implementation that sets people apart.
Undoubtedly, you’ve had days where you attacked a project and muttered to yourself, “I would’ve been better off just doing this alone…” Sometimes, that point is valid.
But I think many people underestimate how powerful it can be when you build a team.
In my field, it’s not uncommon for a financial advisor to set up a one-person shop. Maybe they’ll hire a few part-time admin roles or utilize different AI tools to make their life easier.
It makes sense — every dollar your firm earns, you keep the majority, if not all of it.
However, that’s something I have zero interest in. For me, I need to be part of a team, part of something bigger than myself.
I’ve been hardwired that way, growing up playing on different sports teams and being part of various organizations. I value the ability to lean on others for their thoughts or talk through scenarios out loud to make sure I’m not missing something or to ensure I’ve considered all angles.
Often times it can give you that confidence, “That’s right, I do know what the f*** I’m talking about…” Or,
If you’re a business owner, I highly encourage you to think this way. The ability to keep your ego in check and recognize that you need help is crucial. Frankly, you should want to get help.
Allow others to pick you up when you’re not feeling motivated. Let them hold you accountable, bring new ideas to the table, and surround yourself with people who make you better.
They help remind you of the common goal: Why are we doing this? How can it get better?
A lot of us just want to put our heads down and work. I respect the hell out of that, but if you never stop to question whether things could be improved, you can get burnt out or limit your potential.
This applies across the board — whether you’re hiring people to work with you, seeking a personal trainer to hold you accountable, or establishing relationships with CPAs, attorneys, real estate contacts, contractors, you name it.
In my mind, I’m always looking to build my “A-Team” — those I can rely on for advice and support on a wide array of topics.
The options are endless, and there are a lot of talented people out there. But it comes down to trust, efficiency, the ability to move quickly.
So if you find yourself stuck in a rut or not moving at a pace you’d like, start looking around to build your team:
Who are the ‘A-players’ that can help me take this to the next level?
Who in my network could help alleviate this burden or stress?
What are my strengths and what do I hate doing?
Who can hold me accountable so that I actually follow through?
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A new podcast just launched called “Glue Guys” with Shane Battier, Alex Smith, and Ravi Gupta. Some great episodes and takeaways.
Learn more here: https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/
Disclosure: This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.