[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Us “A” student, control “freaks”, feel like we have to and should be able to do things by ourselves. I am a recovering control freak. I thought I could control everything. Well not everything, but way more than I can actually control.
Remember in school if you talked to anyone during a test, you were cheating? Conversation about a problem, working with someone for the solution was definitely not encouraged. In medical school chatting about the correct answer during the test would probably get you expelled.
We are programmed to believe that to prove we are smart, we have to know or at least act like we know whatever we are being asked.
“… let me remind you that I have a row of electric push-buttons on my desk, and by pushing the right button, I can summon to my aid men who can answer ANY question I desire to ask concerning the business to which I am devoting most of my efforts…”-Henry Ford
Many of the wealthiest people realize that having a strong network helps them be efficient and frankly, better. Having people with different backgrounds, different education-people who do not think like you do, are important to achieving big things.
Here are a few reasons:
- Increased creativity and innovation: When working in a team, different people bring different perspectives, experiences, and skills to the table. This diversity can lead to more creative ideas and solutions than an individual working alone.
- Better decision-making: With a team, you can draw on the collective knowledge and expertise of the group to make better decisions. Each team member brings their own unique expertise, and by collaborating and sharing information, the team can arrive at a better decision than any individual could on their own.
- Increased productivity: With more people working together, tasks can be completed more quickly and efficiently. Each team member can focus on their strengths and contribute to the overall success of the project.
- Improved communication skills: Working in a team can improve your communication skills as you learn to listen, articulate your ideas, and respond to feedback. This can be particularly useful for those who struggle with public speaking or interpersonal communication.
- Opportunities for growth and development: When working in a team, you have the opportunity to learn from others and develop new skills. You can also receive constructive feedback that can help you improve and grow in your role.
We do this in our medical practices. We check with colleagues to make sure we are thinking about a particular problem correctly. We get a consult when the issue is not within our sphere of knowledge. We do use our networks, regularly, to help us to the best for our patients.
Do the same for yourself and your finances. Think of your finances, your investing, your money, as a patient. If you don’t know everything you want to know about it, time to get a team, expand your network.
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