Comments on: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know

By: Colin Kennedy

Colin Kennedy — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:32:18 +0000

Thanks Graham & Linda, the people you hang out with at the work watercooler can also determine your upward mobility!

By: Linda H. Bassert

Linda H. Bassert — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:24:25 +0000

Thank you for sharing this post on twitter. I heartily agree. Robert Kiyosaki talks about a canful of Ohiki crabs out in the hot sun – when some of them reach the edge of the can, and would be able to crawl out of it, the others in the can pull them back down. Who you associate with can determine whether you have a boost to the next level, or an impediment that makes it that much more difficult.

I once heard a tape with a speaker (it may have been Zig Ziglar) who said “Protect your positive attitude the way a football quarterback protects his throwing arm.” Your associations will determine whether you are able to do that.

Being a student of success takes a lifetime. Choosing from whom you will learn is an important part of that course of study.

By: Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:41:54 +0000

Hi Colin,
I couldn’t agree with you more. I understand that networking is starting to be regarded as a “core competancy” when it comes to job interviews these days – and not only that but at some interviews you will be asked who your friends are. The people you hang around with says a lot about you – as you so rightly point out in this article.
g