People who are in a position of power, hold all the cards.
More often than not, those who are in a position of power are those who are supervisors, senior executives or business owners.
But being in a position of power doesn’t always mean being the boss or the owner. It does mean, however, that others perceive of you as a person of significant value.
And when you are in a position of power, people are happy to pay you a premium for your services or for whatever it is you’re selling.
Being a person of significant value requires that you stand out somehow.
You can stand out because you possess certain expert skills (think LeBron James).
You can stand out because you are exceptionally knowledgeable in niches that society views as important (think Surgeon).
You can stand out because you have powerful relationships with other individuals who are in a position of power (think Politician)
You can stand out because you’re rich (think the Walton Family).
You can stand out because you’re some type of celebrity (think Mark Wahlberg).
Building any relationship takes time. Often, many years. If you are pursuing success, as many of my readers are, you want to devote time to building relationships with individuals who are in a position of power.
People who are in a position of power are able to move mountains. With one phone call they can turn a dream start-up into a Facebook. They can open the door to bankers who will fund your business or idea. They can remove barriers that stand in your way.
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