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September 05, 2006

There is more to success

Ahh - there is already so much to success but to become successful is a never ending story, isn't it?

There is the saying of Bill Gates or was it Ford (correct me if I am wrong -) who said that you can take away everything from them - cash, company, everything, but if he is able to keep his people, he will get back on track.

Similar, I found this online - and it really depicts another ingredient to become successful.

"The formula for success = your human capital (what you know) times your social capital (who you know) times your reputation (who trusts you)."

There are plenty of books available on networking, building your reputation and creating trust. And you know what you know, already.

But do you know how to create trust, develop your reputation, and build your networking skills?

It is not that easy, really. Because very often, our own fear comes in between. The fear to become successful and happy. Or, you are not able to network - too shy, or way too bold, both not always helpful (okay, you can join an online network, so but is it successful for you or just a presence?), while networking should be fun. Then there is the challenge to get into rapport with your conversational partner and build the relation ongoingly!

Now, the question is - do you know how to build rapport, get out of your mental shell and be great in what you are doing? What ways do you use to get moving forward? Or what is holding you back?

Tell me, since I am curious to know.

Or, if you want to get better at it, send me an email to set up an initial coaching conversation.










Posted by Andreas at September 5, 2006 11:56 AM

Comments

It takes a day to make a dream but it takes many nights for a seed to become a tree. Life is a ladder that must be climbed but in every stage.

There are many rivers and battles to fight and our hopes determines our future. Life is a trip through the wilderness and everyone must survive for success.

But without a determination we can never reach our destination. There are many roads in life but choice stands between the broad and the narrow. The world is not only what we see

But what we hear life is time and time is tide. We are making an endless journey. But no ladder is without an end. Problems may fall like rain. But every seed has its season.

Posted by: ~TheAngel~ at September 6, 2006 11:24 AM

Pls be my mentor. Building rapport... I kinda get stuck with some people who tend to talk about politics during the first meeting. I am so not into politics. Talk about sports, not everyone plays soccer. About petrol then, how its increase in price affect our lives? I seem to have more problems chatting to older people (most of the time I will listen). Donno what will be interesting to talk about with them. Coach me, sir!

Posted by: Nizar at September 6, 2006 09:32 AM

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