It’s been said that what we make in annual income is the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Wow! If you spend time with people that make seven figures, you must be doing extremely well financially. Fortunately, or unfortunately, life is not only about money. Life is about being vulnerable, being accountable, encouraging others, and building relationships. Are the people you engage with creative? Do they help you brainstorm new ideas? Do you leave them feeling better than you felt before you saw them? Do they leave you and feel better than before they saw you? Let’s take a break from flooring to see how our network can help our net worth. Even better, let’s see how our network can help our self-worth. Building a great network is very similar to leading a successful business.
Vulnerability builds trust. Over the years, I have seen relationships flourish as we opened up and shared some of the things we are most ashamed of. It releases us if are able to share with a close friend or small group of friends. It takes time. It doesn’t happen overnight. However, if you start to build some bonds, being vulnerable and showing your weaknesses can certainly make your friendships stronger.