This One Person Dictates Your Success
Summary
- 99% of your success depends on who you spend the most time with.
- Harvard Business professor David Mclen found that success in life is dictated by your reference group, the top five people you spend the most time with.
- The most important person in your reference group is often your spouse or romantic partner.
- Choosing the right partner helped me build four businesses and amass hundreds of millions in wealth.
- Together, we manage a portfolio worth over $500 million.
- It's crucial to surround yourself with people who uplift and support you.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few key strategies to boost your success by focusing on your reference group:
Evaluate Your Inner Circle: Look at the five people you spend the most time with. Are they supportive and uplifting? If not, consider spending less time with those who bring negativity into your life. Instead, connect with people who inspire and motivate you.
Choose a Supportive Partner: If you’re in a romantic relationship, make sure your partner is someone who encourages your growth. Having a supportive partner has been crucial for my success. If you're single, take your time to choose a partner who shares your values and ambitions.
Seek Mentors: Find successful people in your field and build relationships with them. Mentorship doesn’t always mean formal meetings. Sometimes, it can be as simple as following their content online or reading their books. Low-cost and high-value learning from their experiences can be invaluable.
Join Groups or Networks: Participate in online communities or local groups that focus on your interests or business goals. These can be forums, LinkedIn groups, or even meetup events. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can provide new perspectives and support.
Be Intentional with Time: Time is a precious resource. Spend it wisely by prioritizing relationships that add value and help you grow. This doesn't mean cutting off friends or family, but being aware of how much influence they have on your goals.
By making these small, deliberate changes, you’ll start to see significant improvements in your personal and professional life. It’s all about who you surround yourself with and ensuring they help lift you up.
Full Transcript
99% of your success depends on this one thing so David mclen a professor at Harvard Business did a study and he found out the Staggering truth about success in life and that is that what dictates that 99% of your success is what he calls a reference group okay what is a reference group it's the top five people you spend the most time with so most people can agree on this but they're often blind to the number one person who it is they spend the most time with and that is your spouse your partner your boyfriend or girlfriend the person that you are romantically engaged with once I chose the right person my life exploded and since then we've built four businesses together amassed hundreds of millions in wealth and run a portfolio together worth over $500 million not to mention really freaking like our lives
