Usually, at the end of each year, I reflect on the things that made the biggest difference in my life. I also tend to look at the mistakes and waywardness of my actions in that year. All these I do in a bid to double what works or refine what didn't. As someone with a great sense of humor, I have come to terms that the greatest asset is people in people. So, I'm going to share with you the list of people you must have in your life come 2024 to make a difference. Before I proceed, I would want to urge you not to take this advice on the surface. That I say you need them shouldn't push you to having just them in title in your life. Their values must 10x your status and not be one-eye kings in the land of the blind. You get? Good! Let's begin.
1. An Accountability Partner:
Staying consistent is hard work, even with all the clarity in the world. But having someone whom you know is aware of the plan you want to undertake can sometimes raise your morale. It's like going to the library to study because others are there reading; you'll find it hard to sleep there. It's like knowing that your child is looking at you; you'll find it hard not to be upright. Your accountability partner should be able to do a weekly review of your plans for the week at the end of each week. That way, you know when you're making progress and movement.
2. You need a mentor: This person is simply someone that has a more clear understanding of the world than you. That person who has climbed past the mountain you want to climb. You have never traveled this life before and may likely not travel it again. So, how do you know that you're traveling the path that will lead to your ultimate destination? You need a connector. Seek out a mentor that can groom your idiosyncrasies. Someone that can trim you without superimposing himself on you. Avoid people who don't know their left from their right; they will only end up making you a photocopy of themselves.
3. You need a coach: Regardless of the business you're into, there are always people who are more expert than you. Find them and submit to them. There are industry secrets that will not be shared publicly. There are pieces of information that are un-Google-able that can make all the difference in your life. Coaches can be that bridge.
4. You need a Business partner: You may not have all the money or skills to execute your business projects, but with a partner, you can achieve all your business objectives. For instance, you may not have the money to hire me as an expert to manage your campaigns, but you can bring me onboard as a partner in the business. In such an instance, I'll gladly offer my skills without being paid in exchange for a certain percentage of the business profit. Your partners could be your affiliates, your business ambassadors. It could be the company in charge of your digital assets.
You may be very skilled at something but don't know how to convert it to value; find a partner who's an expert in monetization. Your partners could be those that can speak for your business in the boardroom where you don't have access. Find them and build that relationship with them, regardless of the business you're into. If you sell crayfish, your partners could be those that source the crayfish for you, and you buy from. It could be those group admins. You need them badly for leverage.
5. You need Online Gurus to learn from: I'm guessing you fully understand what I mean, so I'll pass. 2024 is not a year to assume that you know; you must know that you know. And let me say this: Destiny is upon you! You can change that narrative if you become more intentional about destiny.
