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| RainOverTalks: Unlocking Wealth - Elevate Others to Build Your Own Circle of Rich Friends |
We all want to have rich friends, but often we hesitate to help others. How can you expect to have wealthy friends if you're not willing to elevate anyone else? Do we think that having rich friends is something that just happens? Some people do have rich friends due to luck or various circumstances in their lives. Others might be fortunate because their families have worked hard to create a generational legacy, which has positioned them to be surrounded by affluent individuals.
Now, for those who are building their own lives, there are steps you can take to form connections with more successful people. There are two key types of favours you should consider doing for others:
1. Transactional Favors: These are favours you provide to others with the expectation of receiving something in return. Think of these as seeds you plant in relationships, which you can later reap benefits from.
2. Genuine Favors: These are favours you do without expecting anything in return. This may seem counterintuitive—why help someone if you don’t expect anything back? However, it’s important to know when to offer transactional favours and when to extend genuine ones.
In fact, transactional favours aren’t limited to business; you can apply them with friends and family as well. The key is to recognize when to offer each type so you don’t indiscriminately give without purpose.
Especially in business, you should be proactive in doing transactional favours. This helps create a network of favours that you can call upon in the future, as you never know when you might need them. As for genuine favours, the essence lies in seeking favourr in the eyes of the universe. You never know when a kind gesture will come back to assist you at a crucial moment. The more you give, the more you receive. Conversely, if you hold back and refuse to help others, you’re ultimately harming yourself.
Look around you—there are many individuals, potentially even close to you, who genuinely need assistance. You might be thinking that some people aren’t serious about their lives and that it would be a waste of your resources to help them. However, sometimes you just need to do your part and move on, as what others do with their lives is their responsibility. Your role is to give and not expect anything in return.
You might wonder why you should help anyone if you can't control what they do with the assistance. This is why you need to be cautious and observant. Identify who truly deserves help and who doesn’t.
If you pay attention, you will find friends or family members who are serious about their aspirations and goals. They might just need a little push to get to where they want to be. If you can facilitate that, why not do it? When they eventually achieve their goals, they might not directly attribute their success to you, but your support will have played an important role in their journey. Eventually, they may repay you—without you even expecting it—much like a transactional favour.
Be strategic in your approach. If you are in business, transactional favours can be among your most valuable assets. For example, if you help fund an aspiring politician’s campaign from start to finish, you’re making a smart move. Should that person become a governor or a president, your support will not be forgotten. I am not saying you should do Favours in other to become a "godfather". I am saying do transactional Favours that could help your business in the future when you need it.
When Nigerian superstar music artist David Adeleke, otherwise known as David, said, "We rise by lifting others," some people thought he was just making a music line. When you look closely into his business and friendship style, you would realize that it was not just a statement of fun but an expression of actions. A lifestyle I believe he has seen his parents use as a tool to build an empire, and now, he is on a mission to do the same.
In conclusion, while helping others, it's crucial to balance both transactional and genuine favours and to ensure that you’re discerning in your choices.