Life Hack: Have Friends in High & Low Places

The realization of any goal, dream, or purpose requires more than capital, whether that be actual equity partners or merely sweat equity. Execution also demands resources — both relational and informational.

When taking a resource inventory to assess, “who we know” and “who we need to know.” Most of us will only account for the millionaires, presidents, C-suite members, and those alike. Often diminishing the significance of individuals who serve these people, such as your assistants and secretaries.

A cardinal mistake made by the misinformed and a character flaw of the social climbers.

“Never assume that the person you are dealing with is weaker or less important than you are.” — Robert Greene

Law 19: Know Who You’re Dealing With — Do Not Offend The Wrong Person

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Have friends in high and low places!

During my time at GWU, I learned the importance of this principle.

Sophomore year, I fully integrated myself into the School of Business community. That year I served as a mentor/TA, represented GWSB at the Undergraduate Business School Leadership…