Sometimes You Have To Put Yourself In The Right Places

What does it take to be successful? Sometimes putting yourself in the right places and being around the right people. You’ve heard the Jim Rohn saying: “you’re the average of the five people you hang out with.” It’s true and if you’re in situations or around certain people you won’t make any progress.

The only way I finally made traction was putting myself in the right situations and being surrounded by the right people. For me it started with attending Brendon Burchard’s Experts Academy.

I met people doing things I only dream of and made connections that have definitely helped my business. Going to that conference was the right situation for success.

Besides that conference, the friends that I have today, the mastermind group that I’m in, and the other conferences I’ve attended have all contributed to my success.

Conferences

There are some amazing conferences going on everyday. Conferences that will teach you what you need to know. There you will also network with people who can help your success.

For a long time I was afraid to invest in myself. After that conference I saw the value and invested in two really amazing conferences. I also started speaking and got to attend sessions at these conferences.

I wish I had applied all that I learned at those conferences. I wish I had stayed in touch with all the amazing people who I met. Learn from my mistakes.

If you have a chance to attend a conference that can help you and your business do it. Don’t drain your bank account to do it but if you have a little extra cash look at conferences that will help.

Coaching

You may know that I coach so I’m a little biased. If I’m going to be honest with you I prefer coaching to conferences. You can go to an amazing conference and learn a ton.

You then come home and start implementing but will end up with questions on how to proceed. If the conference is over how do you get your questions answered? Most of the time you’re figuring it out on your own.

What I really like about coaching is that you have someone to answer all your questions immediately. To be fair you have to pick the right coach.

There are too many coaches that talk the talk but can’t back up what they’re saying. Look for a coach that gets results. What kind of testimonials do they have from previous customers?

If you find the right coach you can get personal help that’s specific to your situation. Conferences tend to teach general principles that may not be best for where you are.

Again, let me stress that it depends on the coach and conference. Jared Easley, Gene Hammett, and I are throwing a conference here in Maui in December.

We’re going to try to blend the two: coaching and conferences. There won’t be “sessions”. It will be a mastermind format where we get really up close and personal.

Plus, since it’s in Maui, we’ll be doing some once-in-a-lifetime activities. Check it out and see what you think. After it’s over I’ll report back to you on how it went. This conference is the first of it’s kind!

Masterminds

There’s nothing like bouncing your ideas by a group of people who will be honest and help you out. There’s nothing like contributing and learning from people who are taking action.

I’m in an amazing mastermind group that has helped grow my business and introduced me to some amazing friends. The value of a good mastermind group is priceless.

If you’re not in one you should join a good one or start your own. The advice I would give you is look for people who are where you’re at or slightly ahead. You don’t want to be in a group where you’re pretty much giving them a group coaching session.

Good social media groups

Just like a good mastermind group you can join amazing social media groups. There are groups for book launches, careers, business, etc. You name it and there’s probably a group for it.

You can also create great groups. My friend Abbie has a group for flight attendants. That group is now at 6,000 people and growing. She tells me stories that bring a smile to her face.

Look for those good groups or create one of your own. The right group will give you tremendous value.

Put yourself around the right people and right situations and you will create success. Learn, contribute and grow and don’t be afraid to invest in yourself.

If you’re hanging out with negative people they will drag you and your dream down. Surround yourself with people who will be honest but will also help you anyway they can.

How are you putting yourself in the right situations?