THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION AND ITS EFFECT ON SUCCESS
The wealthy are held together by investing, working together, and collaboration, while the poor are divided by tribe, religion, and color.
They are not the type to quibble over semantics or minute differences that do not really matter in the grand scheme of things defining their goals. They would make strategic investments where their money is spent wisely and efficiently, creating ways to seek newer, better opportunities still to further facilitate their venture into building additional wealth.
They are into buying properties, stocks, businesses—what have you. They have this acute awareness that every Naira they decide to invest today means a step toward securing and fortifying their financial future. This disciplined approach in investment and general money management is precisely what separates them from others and gives them that upper edge to continually rise up the financial ladder.
Cooperating in business, one finds that the truly wealthy are remarkably adept and effective. They engage in strategic partnerships, actively share new information, and offer unshakable support for each of their various pursuits.
These affluent individuals clearly realize that through mutual support and cooperation, they can achieve far greater success than if they were to work alone.
Such a complex web of mutual assistance and cooperative interaction allows them to take on much larger and more complex challenges at the same time while grabbing a far wider range of highly profitable opportunities, therefore further consolidating and enlarging their already well-placed financial position.
Another building block on which their successful life is based is collaboration. People who have managed to accumulate wealth are always in search of a way to collaborate and coordinate on promising new opportunities and ventures bringing potential returns.
They are mature enough not to let their egos or minor differences get in the way of progress and collaboration. Business deal making, joint ventures, community projects—these are the people’s main arsenal to expand their influence and achieve greater heights of success in their pursuits.
This collaborative mindset immensely ignites new ideas and kick-starts growth, thus practically securing their continued well-being in a competitive world.
In contrast, petty and trivial differences often deeply divide the poor. The presence of tribalism creates an atmosphere of mistrust and breeds rivalry among people, while religious differences can spur conflicts that degenerate into major fighting, and racial differences continue to discriminate against particular groups of people.
Such strong barriers act much like thick heavy chains, which virtually hold them back and prevent them from coming together and working in tandem to better their lives and situations. They let themselves be separated by problems and differences that frankly do not matter, while, on the other hand, the rich remain united by factors and values that actually do matter.
Look around and observe the various communities that surround us. One will come to the conclusion that people now more focus on finding who belongs to what tribe or what specific religion they are rather than taking that time to find and emphasize the common ground that would tie them together.
This division amongst groups does nothing but weakens the strength of the groups as a whole, but almost impossible for them to make any significant or meaningful progress together. And guess what comes next? These divisions among the people are intentionally used by politicians and so-called leaders, using these to hold on to power, keeping the individuals in poverty as long as they are under their control and power.
It is now time to wake up and break out from these binding chains that halt our progress. If the things that bind communities together are of priority and focus, rather than what separates and divides them, most communities would start making great and very meaningful steps towards their goals. Investments should be made in education,
ADVOCACY for inclusive and fair policies, and active support for activities that create and develop the community. These would bridge the gaps that exist and open new and beneficial opportunities to all members of the community. You will realize the emergence of a united and great deal stronger front when you encourage cooperation and foster cohesions amongst different groups.
Unity is the main foundation. Take time and learn from those who have become rich and successful. Embrace and accept the mindset of investment, cooperation, and collaboration with others. Make an effort toward bringing down barriers—if any—that exist and start creating opportunities accessible to all. It is now important to shift your focus from what separates us to what unites us as a community.
The time has come for united and joint efforts to work towards building a better and brighter future for all. Let us put an end to the divisions that hold us back—rise above those separations and seize control of your own destiny and future.
