Do you think you can be successful on your own?
Is it really possible?
Let me give you an example from last week.
I had a great deal of trouble with this web-site. The whole format of it had been altered with an upgrade to the site. While I had a ‘Word Press for Dummies’ book I realized that my time was better spent on things that I am very good at. It was then that I contacted my friend Peter. Now here is someone who knows the ins and outs of setting up web-sites and trouble shooting them. Within a few hours he was able to solve the issues and get my web-site back to a more professional look.
So can you be successful on your own? I am not sure about that, as with the help of others you can use your strengths in doing what is needed, and get those with other strengths to use their strengths, thus you have multiplied the ‘strength ratio’ and your success will more forward in quicker and better ways.
So who can you connect with that will help you become more successful?
Good post Tim and glad I could help with your problem.
A good example of connecting with others is that of a regular car lubrication service.
In my previous life where I had access to my own workshop and all the tools I needed, I did all my own vehicle maintenance and most repair work.
I started doing my own oil and filter changes when I arrived in Canada, it is not too difficult with basic tools. Not much fun in winter without suitable facilities.
Then I discovered that our friendly local garage does it for such a reasonable price that it is not worth me using either my productive or leisure time to do it.
It is far more effective for me to concentrate on what I do best and let other experts do the rest.
Outsourcing my accounting and tax returns is next.
You are very welcome Peter. I also enjoyed your first example of connecting with others. Not as much with the reminder of taxes. Although a friend of mine from out west once told me he was very pleased to pay taxes, as the alternative of not paying taxes meant he had not earned much.