Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

If you want to make more money you must avoid, "The One Man Show" entrepreneur syndrome. You have to stop thinking that you can do everything by yourself. Most entrepreneurs have this mindset because this is why they are entrepreneurs to begin with. They simply think that they can do everything by themselves and they don't feel they need the help of others. Oftentimes, this is the wrong approach to achieve your major business goals. Sometimes when you even feel that you can do it better than anyone else resist the temptation and get help. The journey to ultimate success and big rewards should be done through seeking help from others or through a systematic 'TEAM' approach.

Take Henry Ford for example; he was scrutinized for being ignorant because he did not have a college degree. He was not a long time student of school. The press calls him 'a man that was uneducated.' Henry Ford only managed to finish an elementary education. They scrutinized him to go as far as to hold a press conference and prove to the world that he was "ignorant."

They were totally wrong. Many questions were trivial, which required memorization skills about nonsense facts such as dates of wars and names of past historical figures. Henry Ford told the press that he did not know the little trivial facts and figures, but he can in ten minutes summon a person who knows those things. He told them that he did not need to fill his mind with such useless data. All he needed to do was use his mind for thinking and creating. Trivial pursuits are a waste of time, money, and energy.

Henry Ford's rise to success without great schooling is attributed to his ability to 'team up' with the minds of other men. In essence, he borrowed knowledge from those who were smarter then himself to achieve his goals. Henry Ford did not know much about engineering but he had men who knew all about engineering. He did not know much about marketing but he had men who knew how to sell, and they focused on promoting his ideas for him. He did not know a great deal about money, bookkeeping, or investments but he was able to work with accountants, financial advisors, and lawyers who could get him funding.

Henry Ford was a great achiever because he realized the power of 'teamwork' where people working together for a common goal can achieve impossible goals. Looking at this lesson we know that it was impossible for him to achieve the level of success that he enjoyed without the aid of others. In order to get what we want in life, we must learn to team up with others to achieve our goals just as Henry Ford did to change history.

So remember, when you think that you can do everything by yourself, stop and think how much more help you can get. Whether it is to hire an assistant to help with the administration of your business or acquire services of professionals, just do it. If you cannot afford it, try to barter your services because it's a good way to do business and both parties can win. Last, if bartering is not possible, just 'ask.' Yes, there are countless successful professionals that have made it. They can help you if you just ask. Don't be shy because if you don't ask you may never receive.

In conclusion, when you are striving toward your goals, keep in mind that two or more heads are better than one.

Minh is formally trained as a financial planning strategist for small businesses and individuals within the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC areas; Minh is also recognized as a real estate investment lecturer on the topics of creative real estate investing. He is the author of a Best-Selling Course, "Turnkey Profits Using Lease Purchase and Other Creative Investing Techniques." Minh is also a co-author of a national best seller: "Mission Possible" along side Stephen Covey (author of 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People") and Brian Tracey (international top ranked motivational speaker). He is also an active member of three real estate investing associations in the Greater Metro Washington DC areas.

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