{"id":8703,"date":"2019-04-24T10:35:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T08:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/er-du-en-holdspiller-eller-dribler-du-solo\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:33:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T08:33:12","slug":"team-player-or-solo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you a team player or do you go solo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do we help others reach their goals or are we selfish?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a question I often ask myself. It might sound harsh, but it\u2019s worth reflecting on.<\/p>\n<p>I like to look at it through a metaphor. A football metaphor, of course because I love the game:<\/p>\n<p>Do you play your teammates better? Do you make the perfect pass, allowing your teammate to score and become the best version of themselves? In short: do you lift others so they can do even better?<\/p>\n<p>I live by the belief that you can achieve what you set your mind to whatever it may be.<\/p>\n<p>And I firmly believe that we should support other people\u2019s dreams without dragging them down. In fact, we should aim to lift them up whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>This may sound obvious, but unfortunately, people aren\u2019t always good at uplifting each other. On the contrary, I often witness people pulling one another down.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s something I\u2019d like to change. Here are my thoughts on how we can help ourselves\u2014and each other become better human beings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to section<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#We_all_come_from_somewhere\" >We all come from somewhere<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#My_grandfather_and_the_value_of_loving_your_work\" >My grandfather and the value of loving your work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#We_dont_all_start_or_end_in_the_same_place\" >We don\u2019t all start or end in the same place<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#I_dont_want_you_to_be_like_me\" >I don\u2019t want you to be like me<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#I_call_it_the_progression_bar\" >I call it the progression bar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Now_lets_take_a_very_different_example\" >Now let\u2019s take a very different example.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Youre_part_of_a_massive_network\" >You\u2019re part of a massive network<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#People_slightly_ahead_of_you\" >People slightly ahead of you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#People_on_your_level\" >People on your level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#People_slightly_behind_you\" >People slightly behind you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Dont_dribble_for_others_%E2%80%93_remember_that\" >Don\u2019t dribble for others &#8211; remember that<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Rethink_your_views_on_%E2%80%9Cluck%E2%80%9D\" >Rethink your views on \u201cluck\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Its_all_about_perspective\" >It\u2019s all about perspective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#The_wrong_passport\" >The wrong passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Karma\" >Karma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Networks_and_mentors\" >Networks and mentors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Respect_peoples_time_and_use_your_brain\" >Respect people\u2019s time and use your brain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/team-player-or-solo\/#Heres_my_pass_to_you%E2%80%94you_have_the_ball\" >Here\u2019s my pass to you\u2014you have the ball<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_all_come_from_somewhere\"><\/span><strong>We all come from somewhere<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret I didn\u2019t grow up with privilege quite the opposite. I remember times when money and family life were tough. But despite that, there was never a lack of love from my mother, and that scarcity made me truly grateful.<\/p>\n<p>My background has fueled my drive to create the best conditions for my future self and for my future children. That\u2019s why I focus on surrounding myself with the right people; those who lift me up.<\/p>\n<p>And I aim to lift the people around me up, too.<\/p>\n<p>My mom always said you can&#8217;t become a CEO without extremely hard work. I&#8217;ve experienced that firsthand. I\u2019ve built my own success through persistence, and I&#8217;ve created my own network, one step at a time.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, I\u2019ve decided to write a few posts about personal development, since there\u2019s been a lot of interest in that lately.<\/p>\n<p>In short, you\u2019ll get the experiences I\u2019ve gained over the years from conversations with billionaires to wisdom from my beloved grandfather, who was wiser than life itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_grandfather_and_the_value_of_loving_your_work\"><\/span><strong>My grandfather and the value of loving your work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>My grandfather loved life on the island of Sams\u00f8. He worked until the age of 85. He gave up the better-paid life of retirement just to keep doing what he loved working in the fields, cutting hay by hand.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not saying you should work until you\u2019re 85, but I am saying that there\u2019s deep joy and freedom in doing what you love.<\/p>\n<p>One thing I clearly remember my grandfather saying to me is: \u201cFreedom is the greatest gold.\u201d That sentence stuck with me, and I strive to live by that philosophy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_dont_all_start_or_end_in_the_same_place\"><\/span><strong>We don\u2019t all start or end in the same place<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many might call me overambitious. And sure, I\u2019ve pushed myself too hard over the past 10 years, but that\u2019s not the point today.<\/p>\n<p>What matters is that we all start somewhere, and it\u2019s progression that fuels our energy. We\u2019re not supposed to end up in the same place quite the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>So what drives us to get where we want to go?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not material things or money. Those can\u2019t compare to the satisfaction of being a good parent, succeeding in school, or doing well at work.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the feeling of achievement and learning. No physical object can compete with that.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to create that feeling of success in our everyday lives. And to be inspired by those around us because that makes the feeling attainable.<\/p>\n<p>One feeling I especially love is that moment when someone says: \u201cAh! Now I get it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I experience that often when teaching young entrepreneurs at Aarhus University\u2014and I love it.<\/p>\n<p>You have to enjoy the process, because that\u2019s what brings meaning and value to the work you do. That\u2019s the feeling of learning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_dont_want_you_to_be_like_me\"><\/span><strong>I don\u2019t want you to be like me<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Still with me?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Good, because I want you to understand that I don\u2019t believe everyone should aim to be a billionaire or the next Elon Musk.<\/p>\n<p>What I want is for people to feel joy and satisfaction with where they are in life. And I believe we should help each other reach that state.<\/p>\n<p>Let me use someone I can relate to: Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s the perfect example that we\u2019re not all headed to the same destination.<\/p>\n<p>There are many talented footballers, but not all have the same ambition level as Cristiano.<\/p>\n<p>From everything I\u2019ve read and seen, I don\u2019t think he\u2019s significantly more talented than others at the top level. I think he just works harder. Much harder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_call_it_the_progression_bar\"><\/span><strong>I call it the progression bar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s stick with the football example. Cristiano Ronaldo is willing to sacrifice more than most. His life revolves around one thing: football. And that comes with many sacrifices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can apply this to any industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mark Zuckerberg sacrificed a lot. He spent his student years coding instead of doing normal student activities. He built a company that could have ended up in a drawer.<\/p>\n<p>In theory, we could all do that. But in practice, not everyone is willing to sacrifice like he did. So they don\u2019t achieve the same level of success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The point is:<\/strong> we all choose how far we\u2019re willing to go.<\/p>\n<p>Some are willing to go farther. And instead of expecting everyone to do the same, remember this: everyone deserves to become the best version of themselves regardless of background. You decide what you&#8217;re willing to sacrifice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_lets_take_a_very_different_example\"><\/span>Now let\u2019s take a very different example.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine someone with a criminal past. Maybe they\u2019ll never become the next Steve Jobs\u2014but if they stop committing crimes, they\u2019re already much further on their own personal scale.<\/p>\n<p>We all have different levels and goals. And that\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>You can help others reach their top level on their progression bar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_part_of_a_massive_network\"><\/span><strong>You\u2019re part of a massive network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not always about money, prestige, or fame. It\u2019s about humanity. There are 8 billion of us\u2014pieces in a giant network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two sides to this:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you helping people around you reach a higher level?<\/p>\n<p>And are you demanding that the people you surround yourself with also help <em>you<\/em> reach a higher level?<\/p>\n<p><strong>My progression hierarchy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I believe it\u2019s important to surround yourself with different types of people. Not just those who inspire you\u2014others can lift you, and you can lift them, too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_slightly_ahead_of_you\"><\/span><strong>People slightly ahead of you<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need someone to look up to. It doesn&#8217;t have to be in business\u2014it could be a playful uncle, a great athlete, or a successful entrepreneur. The point is: you need someone to aim toward.<\/p>\n<p>You need something to aspire to.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_on_your_level\"><\/span><strong>People on your level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you only surround yourself with those you admire, you might feel inadequate. It\u2019s important to have people you can grow <em>with<\/em>. People who are at your level\u2014so you can support each other.<\/p>\n<p>You need people to reflect yourself in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_slightly_behind_you\"><\/span><strong>People slightly behind you<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We all know the joy of giving. You need people you can pass something on to. That way, what you learn from the first two levels can be shared down. This creates an ecosystem of knowledge, experience, and mistakes flowing in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>You need people you can inspire.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_dribble_for_others_%E2%80%93_remember_that\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t dribble for others &#8211; remember that<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My friend Imran Rashid once said something wise: You can only help people help themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Doing everything <em>for<\/em> others is a huge mistake.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like going to the doctor; you get medicine, but if you don\u2019t change your lifestyle, you just need more medicine, and then more for the side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Help people help themselves. Whether it&#8217;s family, friends, a partner, or children; you don\u2019t serve them by solving everything. You help them by listening, supporting, advising and showing empathy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rethink_your_views_on_%E2%80%9Cluck%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Rethink your views on \u201cluck\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever thought, \u201cWhy am I never lucky?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you see someone build a tech startup and sell it for millions. Maybe a friend travels the world for the 11th time this year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_all_about_perspective\"><\/span><strong>It\u2019s all about perspective<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you were born in Denmark and hold a Danish passport, you\u2019ve already won the lottery. You have access to education, healthcare, food, and global travel.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not saying you should pity others or sacrifice your own life quality\u2014but be grateful. Gratitude breeds more happiness and freedom. You won\u2019t constantly compare yourself to others if you focus on your own blessings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kiggetilhojre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"862\" height=\"767\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, some win the lottery. But the odds of dying on the way to buy a ticket are higher than actually winning. Don\u2019t build your life on luck\u2014you\u2019re already lucky if you\u2019re reading this.<\/p>\n<p>99% of successful people earned it. Through sweat, tears, and risk that most aren\u2019t willing to take.<\/p>\n<p>Was Zuckerberg lucky because he created Facebook?<\/p>\n<p>He was \u201clucky\u201d to be born in the U.S., yes. But building and developing the idea? That was sacrifice and effort.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_wrong_passport\"><\/span><strong>The wrong passport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was recently in Dubai teaching Dubaipetfood about e-commerce. There, I met a young man from Syria. (Notice how that detail might already stir something in your mind.)<\/p>\n<p>He fled to Dubai to study. He\u2019ll likely never return home or reach Europe or the U.S. and if he does, he\u2019ll still be at the bottom of the hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>Why? The wrong passport. Born in the wrong country.<\/p>\n<p>His worries are about whether his family in Syria will survive. Whether he\u2019ll see them again. Whether he\u2019ll have a future or get an education.<\/p>\n<p>These are things we take for granted.<\/p>\n<p>We <em>have<\/em> a future. We <em>can<\/em> study. We <em>can<\/em> see our families daily, if we choose to.<\/p>\n<p>Perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Despite it all, he\u2019s doing well. He has a good job in Dubai, speaks perfect English, and has friends from around the world. He still faces closed doors\u2014but he\u2019s alive and grateful for even the smallest things.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karma\"><\/span>Karma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cKarma, Micky, isn\u2019t that just for monks?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not the way I see it. You can call it compassion, if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Treat others how you\u2019d like to be treated. That usually leads to good things, in business and in life. Of course, you shouldn&#8217;t live entirely for others. But the next time you can help someone within reason, say yes.<\/p>\n<p>Expect nothing. Do it because you can. Because you have the chance to help someone.<\/p>\n<p>As I said at the start: we\u2019re 8 billion people. If each of us helped the person to our right, imagine what we could move.<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t serve it all on a silver platter. Help others help themselves, remember?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networks_and_mentors\"><\/span><strong>Networks and mentors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I get a lot of messages asking how to find mentors or build strong networks.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is this: most people want something out of it. That\u2019s not how it works at first. You have to bring something to the table.<\/p>\n<p>I once worked for free for three years. I lived on student aid and side jobs while taking every marketing project I could. I read every blog I could find.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s how I built knowledge and that knowledge became valuable.<\/p>\n<p>The more experienced and well-traveled you are, the more you can offer. And the stronger relationships you\u2019ll build.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example: Christian Stadil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I started working for Tattoodo when it was brand new\u2014only about 1,000 monthly visitors. I felt I knew what needed to be done, so I worked for little pay to prove myself to people who wouldn\u2019t forget it.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t want anything from Christian\u2014I just wanted to show what I could do.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, I earned his respect. I started working on more projects and became CMO at Firtal, and later a digital advisor for the Thornico group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That led to a recommendation that opened countless doors for me.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-md-offset-3\">\n<div class=\"testimonials\">\n<div class=\"active item\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"carousel-info\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pull-left\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2017-06-13-kl.-10.48.49-450x450-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It has been a pleasure to work with Micky Weis over the years. Not only is he a genuinely kind person, he is also incredibly passionate and one of the most talented digital marketing strategists we have in Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>He has proven this to me time and time again, across various companies and task types\u2014from Tattoodo, through Firtal Group and Helsebixen, to Sanovo Technology Group.<\/p>\n<p>Micky is a machine, in the best sense of the word. When you bring him on board, he will almost certainly make a noticeable impact and significantly contribute to the growth of your online business.<\/p>\n<p>He improves conversion rates, strengthens and expands online communities and followings, and increases visibility and search ranking\u2014whether it&#8217;s through Google or social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>I can highly recommend Micky and his skills.<\/p>\n<p>Christian Nicholas Stadil<br \/>\nOwner \/ CEO \/ Adjunct Professor, Thornico A\/S<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect_peoples_time_and_use_your_brain\"><\/span><strong>Respect people\u2019s time and use your brain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People often think a mentor should solve their problems, but do you remember the rule about not dribbling the ball for others? The same applies when you&#8217;re a mentor.<\/p>\n<p>All the young people who reach out to me\u2014I try to guide them as best I can, but I also say: Find your own path. I don\u2019t have all the answers.<\/p>\n<p>Time is a limited resource. The older you get, the more aware you become of that. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important not to end up being someone who drains energy from those around you.<\/p>\n<p>Look for mentors around you. They don\u2019t need to be high-profile business leaders. It could be your local baker, a family member, someone from your in-laws. Find inspiration in people who have something to offer, and listen to them. Then figure out what works for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You need to live <em>your<\/em> life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember that. I\u2019ve personally spent too much time listening to the wrong mentors, simply because I saw them as oracles or had close relationships with them. That\u2019s dangerous. Our lives are different, and you can easily get led down a path that\u2019s not meant for you\u2014just because others think it\u2019s the right one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So when you receive advice:<\/strong> Use your brain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_my_pass_to_you%E2%80%94you_have_the_ball\"><\/span><strong>Here\u2019s my pass to you\u2014you have the ball<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ball is flying toward you, and now it\u2019s at your feet.<strong> How will you pass it on?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Look around, make a good pass. Don\u2019t over-dribble. Play with others.<\/p>\n<p>And when there\u2019s a pause, take a moment to look at your team. <strong>Are you on the right team?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have the right people around you, the kind who help you become the best version of yourself?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do we help others reach their goals or are we selfish? 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