Cultivate The 5 Seeds of Big Potential says Shawn Achor.
Seed #1: Surround yourself with a system of positive influencers.
1) Pillars :
– People who offer you unconditional acceptance and support.
– They stand by you through smooth and rough times.
– They watch out for you. They are trustworthy.
– They strengthen you.
– They could be a family member, colleague, or childhood friend.
2) Bridges:
– People who connect you to other people and opportunities.
– They are links to new experiences, organizations and networks.
– They leave you feeling good.
– They could be a neighbor, PTA parent, or gym buddy.
3) Extenders:
– People who nudge you out of your comfort zone.
– They encourage you to take risks.
– They challenge you.
– They could be a manager, a fitness trainer, or tennis partner.
Do you know who your positive influencers are?
These are the other stars in your galaxy that allow you to shine bright. It is not the number of stars in your system but the quality that matters.
Now, ask yourself how are you a positive influencer to someone else?
By helping others in your star system, you raise your own potential in unexpected ways. Achor calls it the positive feedback loop. You give and you receive positivity! Reach out for your stars.