"You are who you hang out with"

Greetings from a coffee shop somewhere in the mountains of New Mexico.

This morning I received and email that took me back a few years ago.  I  was quickly reminded of my old blog “WealthLifelines.”  A few years ago I had a blog that focused on building relationships in order to build “wealth” in all areas of life.  I still believe that is the most important success factor.

I continue to tell my students, “being successful in whatever you do depends on your ability to build relationships.  Not just ‘business card’ relationships but deep, meaningful relationships.”

I think there are two people spreading the “relationship” gospel best…..Keith Ferrazzi and Tim Sanders.

If you are not familiar with Tim Sanders…..I would encourage you to start now.

I first learned about Tim Sanders when I picked up his book Likability Factor which I highly recommend.  Then I read Love is the Killer App.  Another excellent book.  I have not read his new book Saving the World at Work….but that is next.

Tim spreads the word about how crucial relationships are to our success in business…but most of all, in life.  We take “relationships” for granted and I see it as a dying art form….of course only used by those who are truly wealthy….and I am not talking about money.  It is not a secret….but we try to substitute what is truly worth our time with “gimmicks” and “goofy myths” hoping to avoid meeting people and hoping to be successful while living in a closet.

When I hear someone call themselves “A self-made millionaire”….I whisper to myself….”what a liar.”  And if….there is a very slim chance that is true….”how sad.”

Until next time….rob