BigDeal What Self-Made Millionaires Have in Common | Bill Perkins
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Jun 25, 2024 
Bill Perkins discusses the impact of surrounding yourself with high performers on success and highlights the importance of choosing the right partners. They share insights on boosting productivity, the power of saying no, and the value of integrity in relationships. The episode also touches on the benefits of being the 'dumbest' in your friend group, leveraging your network for success, and finding the right talent.
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Be the Dumbest in the Room
- Surround yourself with people who are more skilled or knowledgeable than you are.
- Move on to new circles when you're no longer the "dumbest" to accelerate your growth.
The Impact of Underperformers
- Underperformers negatively impact those around them more significantly than overperformers boost performance.
- A study revealed that underperformers decrease nearby colleagues' performance by 30%, while overperformers increase it by only 15%.
Social Interaction and Happiness
- More friends do not necessarily equate to greater happiness or success.
- A study shows that highly intelligent individuals may experience decreased happiness with increased social interaction.