Lifting People Up. The Leapfrog Method of Success

Success as most people who are successful know, is most definitely a team sport. There is no quicker way to succeed than to help and let other people help you. Now helping was never a problem for me, I was always the kid who would share his lunch money in school. But asking for help was a huge challenge. Why?

My father was an amazing man. He could fix or build anything. This was a guy who built a model T Ford from nothing...literally fabricated it. He built a cast iron wood burning stove. He knew how to install plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cabinet work. He was a true jack of all trades.

It was difficult growing up with him because he liked things to be perfect and he could deliver on that. Everything my father built was something you could park a tank on. So what's the problem you say? My father couldn't stand to let anyone do anything for him. As a result he worked non-stop. His most common comment was, "If you want something done right you have to do it yourself."

This won't cut it when it comes to success. You have got to learn to delegate. But here is reality. You start delegating and people don't value what you do as much as you do. They botch things...and so, you think..wow, Bill's Dad is right. Stop.

You have to determine what is critical, and what is desired. The better you can communicate what is critical, the more you can insure you'll get what counts most. It's best to delegate in a way that you list the end results but not the methods to get the end results, then let the people who help you do what they are best at.

So how do you find people? Ask your friends and family if they know someone who does what you need done. Get personal referrals first. There are many places on the web that you can also get quotes from many experts in any field. Compare and contrast people. Check references. If you find someone falling short of your expectations change people very quickly. The best rule is be slow to hire and quick to fire.

Don't forget this works two ways. Who is currently asking your for help? Who could you be helping that may not even know to ask? Lifting people up will build great loyalty.

All of this comes down to your plan. Are you planning to work for the next 40 years? Are you planning for wealth? What is it you want? Now figure out who will help you get there..and pursue getting as much help as possible.

All the best!
Bill White
http://www.synchronicity-expert.com
http://www.successradio1111.com

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