What I Learned from Our Group at Grow Thrive Revive

Last week, we had an amazing group of entrepreneurs at the Grow Thrive Revive event that Evan Money and I hosted.  While, we did a lot of teaching, there was plenty to learn from the group as we all worked together to help each entrepreneur put a plan in place to double their business over the next year.

Here are some of the best takeaways that you can use in your life and business.

My first takeaway is how amazing it is to watch someone become aware to a concept and "get it."  Their eyes light up.  Their passion grows larger.  And they have a new sense of empowerment.  Knowledge is power and when you get a group of hungry entrepreneurs in a room and get them out of their day to day allowing them to thinking bigger, it is amazing what can happen.  We had breakthroughs happening every hour.  It was incredibly energizing.  My advice to you is to find a group of entrepreneurs or other people in your field and meet with them regularly to discuss the bigger picture and the possibilities for your life.

Second, we had one of the original founders of Billabong-Hurley speak to the group.  He gave some amazing wisdom, but one point really stood out to me.  He said that when business owners are asked what the most important asset is in their business, they typical say "their people."  He clarified and made an important distinction.  He said "the most important asset is the RIGHT people."  I could not agree more.  Make sure that you are choosing the right people or partners for you business.  Be picky and make sure they truly align.  These decisions can be one of the biggest determinants of your success.

Third, Evan and I covered a number of topics that we have talked together about before, but it is amazing how I still learn things.  Evan gave a talk about the power of real reciprocity and said something very important.  He said that you should strive to "'do things for others that they couldn't or wouldn't do for themselves."  And what he meant is that you have capabilities and connections that others don't have.  Use them for good and help others - but don't expect anything in return.  Just do what is right and helpful.  To me, this is so important because most people want a quid pro quo for helping others, especially in business.  You'll get much further along in life if you focus on others and help them reach their potential, than focusing on yourself.

Lastly,  believe in yourself and give yourself permission to be great.  A lot of people go through life seeking permission to be who they are from outside influences when they already know what they need to do or be.  They just want confirmation that many times they never get.  Just remember, it is not what you get that makes you valuable, it is what you become through finding and unleashing your best self that does.  I think everyone who attended became a better version of themselves last week, including Evan and I.  And that is all you can hope for.