Empower Yourself: Are We Surrounding Ourselves with Positive, Kindred Friendships?

Individuals around us exhibit diverse attitudes and behavioral patterns. We may fit into one or more ourselves. Make sure they are positive cohorts.

By Dan J. Harkey

Summary

Kindred friendships may start as a business acquaintances, and grow into a deep and meaningful bond, with a strong sense of connection, understanding , and compatibility.

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Overview:

Let's ask a few simple questions:

What kind of person do you want to go to dinner, have a drink, and socialize with for the evening? This question pertains to social preferences and the impact these individuals can have on your personal and financial well-being.

What kind of person do you want to engage in a conversation, back-and-forth debate about the best president, leader, new laws, actions by government, actions by corporations, culture, or direction for the economy?

What kind of person do you want to invite into your mentor group who will serve as your support person and develop a complete understanding of you and what you are about, with the full knowledge that the purpose is to be your guide in accomplishing your goals?

What kind of person will listen attentively, passionately, and focus on you as you lay out your strategy and agenda in your pursuit of success?

What kind of person will give the most vital, direct, constructive feedback to help you accomplish your goals?

Will you do the same for your friends and associates?

For the above questions, if you are invited to become their mentor and support person, which personality would they prefer?

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We are an extension of the people that we associate with. This means that the attitudes, behaviors, and even the success of those we spend time with can influence our own. Therefore, it's not just crucial, but empowering to choose our associations wisely.

Understanding and Empathy: All personality types are ever-present in our lives and businesses. Whether family, neighbors, friends, acquaintances, relatives, business associates, or prospects exist and need to be addressed. Treating them with tolerance, dignity, and respect may be challenging, but it's crucial to our growth and development, and it fosters a sense of compassion in us.

Be Prepared: We cannot systematically eliminate all personality types that do not fit our preferences. We must work closely with them daily to achieve our personal and financial goals. Identifying and understanding one's personality type not only enables us to approach it more effectively but also opens our minds to the learning opportunities that arise from working with diverse personalities.

Dan Harkey
Educator & Private Money Real Estate Lending Consultant
dan@danharkey.com 949 533 8315
www.danharkey.com