There is always someone better.

There is always someone performing at the next level.

There is always someone striving harder than you.

There’s also always someone feeling as though you’re that person ahead of them.

Here’s the thing – We’re on this infinite loop in life. There will always be highs and lows. By helping others, it kicks off the momentum for others to pull you forward, and serves as a reminder that success is cyclical.

The intention should be that we always step forward to pull someone along with us in the journey to success. 

Competitive mindsets are inherent in business, but someone else winning business does not equate to you losing an opportunity. There is no finite amount of opportunity and success to go around. Even if someone else wins business you want, that provides you a chance to grow, up your game and likely win even more business next.

Perhaps, and I strongly believe, you’ve already been pulled forward in the past – even by people who didn’t think they were serving you. Maybe they inspired you simply by being in contact with you. 

How can you help others succeed? Empower them!

• First, you must listen, so you know what is valuable to them, what they need, and how you can effectively serve. 
• Share your knowledge and experience – use examples.
• Be encouraging.
• Share your resources. This is one of the cornerstones of Clockwork. When you create shareable systems in your business, you can easily delegate projects, which is incredibly empowering. 
• Make them aware of opportunities.
• Introduce them to contacts and opportunities.
• Give honest and constructive feedback.
• Help them develop their own unique skills (not necessarily yours!).

The fastest way to achieve success is through serving others. Be sure to inspire and support those you come in contact with. There’s room for us all to win, if we help each other.

Entrepreneurs unite!

-Mike