MBA268 Guest Teacher: Michael Miller- How to Get More Support Than You Need For Life & Business
May 25, 2015
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Michael Miller, an author, professional life coach, and founder of The Vacation Never Ends, shares valuable insights on the importance of collaboration in achieving success. He presents a four-step guide for asking for help, emphasizing how acknowledging limitations can pave the way for growth. Throughout the discussion, Miller highlights the transformative power of seeking support daily and encourages breaking out of comfort zones. His lessons on community and collaboration reveal that leveraging mutual assistance can lead to greater accomplishments in life and business.
Identifying personal barriers like pride and self-doubt is crucial for effectively seeking support in life and business.
Recognizing specific areas where help is needed enables individuals to take actionable steps towards building a supportive network.
Deep dives
Overcoming Limitations in Seeking Support
Identifying personal barriers is crucial for successfully asking for support. Many people, especially entrepreneurs, experience feelings of pride, fear of rejection, or self-doubt that hinder them from reaching out for help. For instance, Michael Miller shares his early experiences of hesitance due to a desire to maintain an image of self-sufficiency. Acknowledging and listing these limitations allows individuals to recognize and confront what is preventing them from seeking necessary assistance.
Determining Areas Where Support is Needed
Recognizing the specific areas in life and business where support is desired is the next critical step. Michael emphasizes the importance of considering all aspects, such as health, emotional well-being, or business-related issues, when determining where help is needed. For example, some might seek assistance with their fitness goals, while others may need guidance in marketing or financial matters. By compiling a comprehensive list, individuals can effectively visualize the gaps and understand the type of support they truly require.
The Action of Asking for Help
Taking immediate action to ask for help is essential in building a supportive network. After creating lists of limitations and areas needing support, individuals should choose someone from their contact list to reach out to for assistance. Michael suggests making this request as soon as possible to break through comfort zones and challenge fears surrounding asking for help. By consistently practicing this approach over a month, individuals can develop greater comfort and ease in seeking support, ultimately transforming their personal and professional lives.
We simply can’t create anything of significance alone. To create the lives that we dream about, we have to do it with the support of others. That’s what Michael Miller is going to share with us today. Getting more support for us in life and in business. Michael is an author, professional life coach, entrepreneur, teacher, and founder of the company, The Vacation Never Ends. Let’s get into this lesson now so press play at the top of the page!