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Rub Shoulders with Greatness: Elevate Yourself by Surrounding Yourself with Exceptional Individuals

In the pursuit of personal growth and achievement, one of the most powerful strategies you can employ is to surround yourself with people who inspire you to be your best self. By rubbing shoulders with greatness, you open yourself up to new perspectives, challenges, and opportunities that can catalyze your own transformation.

The concept of “proximity to power” has long been touted as a key to success. The reasoning is simple – when you position yourself in the company of high-achieving, influential, and innovative individuals, you absorb their mindsets, habits, and access to resources. You begin to see the world through a new lens, one that expands your own vision of what’s possible.

Whether it’s joining a mastermind group of entrepreneurs, volunteering alongside seasoned community leaders, or simply making an effort to connect with mentors in your field, placing yourself in the company of greatness can have a profound impact. Here are just a few of the ways it can elevate your own journey:

1.Raise your standards.

When you’re rubbing elbows with those who have reached remarkable levels of success, it has a way of making your own goals and aspirations feel attainable. Their mere presence can inspire you to dream bigger and push past self-imposed limitations.

2. Accelerate your learning.

Being in the company of experts and innovators provides unparalleled opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills. Through observation, conversation, and collaboration, you can shortcut your own learning curve and unlock insights that may have taken years to discover on your own.

3. Expand your network.

The connections you make while surrounded by greatness have the potential to open doors you may have never known existed. These relationships can lead to game-changing partnerships, investments, and career opportunities that dramatically alter the trajectory of your life.

4. Cultivate a success mindset.

Perhaps most importantly, immersing yourself in an environment of high-achievers has a way of shaping your internal beliefs and behaviors. By spending time with those who have ‘been there, done that,’ you begin to internalize the mindset, habits, and problem-solving strategies that fuel lasting success.

So, if you’re ready to elevate your life to new heights, start looking for ways to surround yourself with greatness. Seek out mentors, join influential networks, and put yourself in the company of those who inspire you to become the very best version of yourself. It’s within that rarified air that transformation takes flight.

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Dr Kudzanai Vere is an internationally acclaimed transformational speaker in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Organisation Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development and financial literacy. He’s the Director of Programs at Institute Of Entrepreneurs Zimbabwe, CEO of Kudfort Zimbabwe and a published author of four books. Dr Vere is a Sunday Mail Columnists on Entrepreneurship, a lecturer at WOMEN’S University in Africa and an External Examiner at Harare Institute Of Technology.

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