Mini Motivation #67 - It's OK to "Withdraw" from Your Network

One thing my Ma always taught me, was to add value to people whenever possible, and it helps because mentor and coaches have pinpointed my strengths early on in my career - problem-solving, expanding options, connecting dots etc. Although it's not always a hit, but I always make it a point to leave any encounters with the other party feeling better than when the meeting started, either with the having more options, seeing things from another perspective, or having their problem solved.

And then, there were points in my life that I ran into troubles myself, and I tried to solve the problems on my own, only to fail.

It was during one of those down times that one of my coaches, Dave Rogers, pointed out something really significant in my life, something that redefined my approach to problem-solving and network building.

"Mav, you've been adding value to others around you. That's like depositing in your network, which is great. But you do know it's ok to withdraw from the network once in a while, right? Won't it be peculiar for you to deposit in a bank account all the time and not take the money when you really need it?

"And have you thought that perhaps your network wants to help you, but they can't because they don't know how and you didn't reach out to them? Don't you think that's selfish?"

Frankly, I never looked at it that way before, that not opening up to seek for help could be considered selfish. But after much thought, I know what Dave said was right. As long as the ask for help is genuine, and not for the lack for trying, or tapping into my own resources to solve it first, then it's highly encouraged.

So the next time when you're stuck, remember, it's ok to reach out and ask for help. As long as you've attempted to solve the problem on your own and not getting the results you expected, then it's not a sign of weakness or taking advantage of others. It's just you withdrawing from the relationship accounts you've built over the years.

What do you think, though? Is it selfish when you always help others but don't give them chance to help you in return?

Mini Motivation is my own daily strategy to inspire myself. Mostly 3 minute reads.

From Motivation, we gain Inspiration. From Inspiration, we achieve Momentum. And the rest, they say, is history.

Hope it helps nudge you a bit too in the right direction.

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Stay awesome!

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