"Maybe you were blessed with the right group of friends. I wasn’t."
I feel like a lot of people can agree with the above statement. So what do they do from here? Well,
mindofahuslter.com says that you need to pick the right crew. The majority of us do not have that rich kid as a room-mate in college, nor do we sit on great grandmother's trust fund. For these reasons we need to rely on ourselves to form a successful team.
But what are the characteristics of a good team?Good teams are led by people who convey a clear vision of the team’s purpose, provide the team with the necessary resources to complete their jobs, and maintain the team’s overall character. There are thousands of questions about what makes a good team, but the true measure of great teams is the process by which they succeed. Obviously not all teams start on an equal playing field; most have ridiculous connections, some are mediocre, and some are just awful. So the way that your team gets to the finish line is important.
Another major characteristic is hustling aka grinding, making bank, and chasing paper. These are the terms that business professionals may not hear enough, but damn are they important. People who exhibit this characteristic are hard working individuals. They come in before everyone and leave after everyone. They find ways to get the client, get the project, and get the deal that delivers the cash.
Simply put...these people work their asses off.The question then becomes, who should be on your career team?
- A mentor or two. A mentor is someone who has been there and done that; knows you well and agrees that your goals are realistic.
- A career “entourage” comprised of friends and possibly close family. These people are your sounding board and feedback loop on ideas and career options.
- Professional references that provide the bridge for job security
- The hustlers
- The runners-people who are the behind the scene workers.
- Connectors-the individuals who make social networking a priority.
So now that you got the basics down, start forming your crew. Who knows-if you get the million dollar one, you can win a Nobel piece prize or you can successfully rob a bank. It's really your call.