Don't Finish Alone.

As it turns out, sometimes we accomplish our greatest feats in isolation. There may be nobody there at the finish line with us to cheer us on. When that happens, it can feel like a hollow victory. The reality is, we never really accomplish much on our own. Even if there is nobody else with us at the very end, we know in our heart of hearts that the only reason we crossed the threshold is because others believed in us, encouraged us, and contributed to our goal.

The best way to get somebody else to be enthusiastic about your goal is to include them in it. Stop using the word, “I,” and substitute the word, “we,” and you’ll notice how much more eager people are to get involved with your project.

A great, two-pronged approach to gaining the support of others is to take the blame and give away the credit. People love to be part of a winning operation — even if it’s a small part and even if it’s behind the scenes. Introverts especially don’t need a lot of glory but it never hurts to make sure you acknowledge and recognize them for what they’ve done for the benefit of others.

I remember hearing how Steven Spielberg was the first director to list all of the people involved with a motion picture in the credits when he created the movie, Jaws. Nowadays, it’s a common practice. People love recognition for their accomplishments and deservedly so. Whenever it’s time for you to take your next bow, I encourage you to remember, recognize, and call attention to those people without whom you would have never been able to complete your journey.

“Teamwork gives you the best opportunity to turn vision into reality.” - John Maxwell

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This excerpt is taken from my all-new seminar entitled Designing Your Destiny VI: Crossing the Finish Line. I encourage you to click here to register for my live in person Designing Your Destiny VI: Crossing the Finish Line seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 9 AM to 12 noon Eastern Standard Time at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, PA. This event will also be available through live streaming.