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Partnering for Success
The
course of our life, the things we achieve, the happiness we
feel, are all in some way effected by the people around us. This column includes tips on how to be more
successful and enjoy
life even in the tough times by forging winning
partnerships—partnerships that help you and those around you
prosper.
A
Column by Philippa Courtney
February 2002
Partnering With Others Will Get You Ahead
“I have often thought there must be a fine magnet inside me
because this is the only way I know to explain the kindness and
friendship of so many luminous souls.”
—Anthony Quinn, the late actor attributing his
success to the great teachers, artists,
and writers who touched his life.
For most of my adult life I believed that if I wanted to accomplish
anything I needed to do it on my own. This strong sense-of-self
helped me survive and it also helped me achieve many of the goals I
pursued, but the journey getting there was not always satisfying.
Now I believe that life is better lived as a tapestry, a
moving work of art you create with all the love and support of the
people who share your path.
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You can reach the summit of a mountain on your
own but nothing compares to looking out from the top of the
world and being able to share the joy and exhilaration of
accomplishment with a climbing partner who was there every step
of the way.
In this column I want you to help you discover how to create
empowering partnerships in every area of your life—at work,
at home, and socially.
The great success stories always involve the
support of others.
Success is not a solo flight. We need each other to find our
wings. People who toil through life feeling like
it's them against
the world have chosen the hard road. Even in times
of a struggling
economy you can enjoy life more and be more
successful by partnering
with others. The more competitive the climate, the
more partnering
with others will get you ahead.
Several years ago when I was in transition and lacked my
usual confidence, my husband Robert brought home information on
a job he thought was perfect for me. Sure enough, the job
description did seem tailor made for my skills. With his
encouragement I spent the next week putting together a winning
proposal and after a grueling interview process, I was selected
for this long-term and very well compensated consulting
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We
are all catalysts. Everyday you create changes in the lives
of those around you as they do in you. Focusing on
how you can
empower others will propel you further than you
could ever get
on your own. Create empowering partnerships so you and those
around you will prosper. |
Later Robert confessed that he had reworked the original job
description by eliminating requirements I would see
as disqualifying.
He knew that at the time I would not apply for a job unless
I felt well qualified. True partners want the best for each
other and they work together to make it happen.
Have you ever worked on a task with your mate or a coworker
that required long, hours of work, work that may
have been boring
or challenging? Maybe it was something simple like having to
clear out the basement after twenty years or
compiling tax records
for an imminent audit. At the end of the task, you turned to
your partner and shared the joy of a job well done together.
You felt closer to each other. Here was someone you
could depend
on, someone who shared the load shoulder to shoulder.
You can share these kinds of feelings on a regular basis, not
just when hardships are involved. A sense of mutual
achievement
is an amazing thing. Seek empowering partnerships
in your life
and watch the magic happen.
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