By now a fair chunk of you probably read Christian McQueen's blog, or listen to his podcast, but if you haven't, do yourself a favor - listen to a few episodes, and read some of his posts. Hell, skim through his posts here on RVF, and learn a few things.
That said, I want give props to his recent blog post, "The Power of Who You Know"
http://blockedurl.com/2014/02/06/the-pow...-you-know/
Summary: A young man aboard a plane to Miami starts a conversation with an older gentleman seated next to him. Some time later, when they're both back in the town where they reside, the young man meets the older man for lunch.
Older man is a State Supreme Court Justice, who introduces the young man to the governor, and later helps him with college, scholarships, and rubbing shoulders with very powerful people.
The young man in question was Christian McQueen.
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In some ways, I can relate to this story. One guy I worked for became my mentor - taught me to cut the bullshit out of my life, the ins and outs of making real money, introducing me to the executives of large corporations, and the political powerhouses of my own community. He turned me into a sharp dresser, a cunning salesman, and pulled me out of a very bad position I'd dug myself into.
Because of the man, I've been invited to many fundraisers, exclusive black tie events, received advanced instruction in business opportunities, and the occasional purely fun time, such as watching the Super Bowl at the very posh mansion of a former NFL star (and many of his colleagues).
"It's not what you know, it's who you know" may be one of the most over-used phrases I've ever heard, but it contains a pertinent kernel of truth - all the knowledge in the world doesn't mean shit if you don't know people.
That said, I want give props to his recent blog post, "The Power of Who You Know"
http://blockedurl.com/2014/02/06/the-pow...-you-know/
Summary: A young man aboard a plane to Miami starts a conversation with an older gentleman seated next to him. Some time later, when they're both back in the town where they reside, the young man meets the older man for lunch.
Older man is a State Supreme Court Justice, who introduces the young man to the governor, and later helps him with college, scholarships, and rubbing shoulders with very powerful people.
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Through the older man, he met and built relationships with high ranking government officials, government 3 letter agency agents, owners of professional sports teams and even the president of the United States. The world was literally opened up to him because of one man.
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The people in your circle can literally make or break you. You never know until you ask and you never know until you show yourself friendly.
Open your mouth today. You might just change your life.
The young man in question was Christian McQueen.
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In some ways, I can relate to this story. One guy I worked for became my mentor - taught me to cut the bullshit out of my life, the ins and outs of making real money, introducing me to the executives of large corporations, and the political powerhouses of my own community. He turned me into a sharp dresser, a cunning salesman, and pulled me out of a very bad position I'd dug myself into.
Because of the man, I've been invited to many fundraisers, exclusive black tie events, received advanced instruction in business opportunities, and the occasional purely fun time, such as watching the Super Bowl at the very posh mansion of a former NFL star (and many of his colleagues).
"It's not what you know, it's who you know" may be one of the most over-used phrases I've ever heard, but it contains a pertinent kernel of truth - all the knowledge in the world doesn't mean shit if you don't know people.