🏀 The Secret PlaybookÂ
In basketball, they call it "roster construction." In business, it's building your inner circle. But unlike what the creator economy might have you believe, neither happens overnight.
The Nuggets drafted Nikola Jokić in 2014—a second-round pick that most people overlooked. They added Jamal Murray in 2016 and Michael Porter Jr. came aboard in 2018 despite some injury concerns. Year after year, they patiently cultivated these relationships, weathered setbacks, and built something sustainable.Â
Their 2023 championship wasn't a lucky break—it was the culmination of nearly a decade of intentional relationship building.
Your business journey follows this same pattern. The relationships that will transform your success won't materialize immediately—they develop through consistent investment over time. When I was 16, I'd been working at a shoe store, selling like crazy but getting paid the same as everyone else despite outperforming them consistently. Frustrated, I went to my dad for advice.
My dad walked me through exactly how to approach my boss, what to say, and how to negotiate based on my value. Following his guidance, I not only secured a significant raise but also negotiated performance bonuses that dramatically increased my income. This wasn't luck. It was the power of having the right person in my inner circle at the exact moment I needed guidance.
That's exactly what your inner circle can provide: deep connection, tangible alignment, and complementary strengths. And you can take simple, actionable steps toward that right now.
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