There's an old Jim Rohn quote that states that you are the sum of the five people you surround yourself with. On top of that, my role model Gary Vaynerchuk says that you need to constantly audit yourself. Essentially, be aware of who you are and what you're doing. That being said, I sat down and thought about my circle of influence and realized that there is pretty major gap that I need to fill.
You see, I'm surrounded by awesome people. My family loves & supports me, my friends seem to enjoy my company, I'm healthy, and things are looking up in terms of my career post-college graduation. Life is good and I have a lot to be grateful for. I'm not denying that at all.
But there's one area of my life that I could improve in: wealth.
My entire life I've never known anyone who has made over $80k a year. And like my idol Tai Lopez suggests - if you want to make 7 figures, find people who make 9.
You see, I respect and look up to millionaires. However to me, its not about the lambos, the models, or even the stacks of wealth. My friends will tell you that I have a fairly sized ego, but I know when to keep it in check. To me; Its about that feeling of freedom and security. The ability to travel, help out friends when necessary, having the proper resources to give back to people who have supported on the way up.
I also realized that I don't need seven figures to be happy. I don't need to be number one at an organization. I'm totally okay with doing what I love, be an expert at it, and make a solid six-figure salary.
So by Tai's logic, I need to find someone making 7 so I can make 6.
So consider the rest of this post an open letter to any individual who is considered a millionaire.
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To who it may concern,
Hello! My name is Joe Kleckner. I'm an ambitious guy looking to expand and network with people who have made a lot of money. More specifically, millionaires. It doesn't matter how you made your millions, just that I respect individuals who have earned their wealth through hard work, dedication, and a clear vision.
Now before you accept my awkward LinkedIn connection invite, you may be wondering, "what can this random kid from Anoka, Minnesota do for me?" Well, that is the billion dollar question then isn't it?
I can go off about how my education and life experiences has prepared me for a chance to achieve greatness. How college and my support system has given me the self-esteem to believe that I can achieve anything. But I recognize that sustainable, real, success doesn't happen over night. I'm looking for someone that can help me 'get there' one way or another.
If you're an individual who values legacy, whether it be within your family or something greater, that's the space where I can help you out. I respect and admire anyone who has made a name for themselves: and I want to be a person that helps preserve your legacy of health, wealth, love, and happiness.
Teach me all that you know about making money and maintaining the 'wealth mindset'. Show me the secrets to keeping wealth in tough times. Expose me to new ways of looking at the world. I'm a willing young person, a student, who values what you bring to the table and what you have brought to the world. I bring a blank slate and sponge that I will use to record and absorb anything you're willing to teach me.
Let me be the person who says "(insert name here) taught me all I know about what I am today".
I propose that we meet for lunch, and talk about life. I'll show you how I can be the 'time capsule' for your success.
Thank you for your consideration,
Joe
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So there you have it, something to get off my chest. If you are/know someone who has made a million dollars, let me know. I would love for the chance to meet and network with people in a position of wealth.
Who is missing from your circle of influence? Whats kinds of people do you need to reach out to in order to fill in the spaces in your life?
