Five Guiding Stars in the Cosmos of Business Success, As Told By Jimmy Burgess
Key Points on the Roadmap to Success
– First on Jimmy Burgess’ Galactic Directory: A Connector. Being like Facebook but in real life, a connector knows everyone and their grandma, linking together the universe of business prospects.
– Second comes the Mountaineer, aka Investor. Surefooted as a mountain goat, this individual sees opportunities on the roughest terrains and knows the best routes to financial peaks.
– Gliding in third is the Autopilot, or the Influencer. They effortlessly weave through space, piloting their followers towards the black hole of merchandise – but in a good way!
– Fourth, the Time Jumper, aka Mentor. This entity already knows your future because they’ve been there. It’s Doctor Who meets business advice.
– Lastly, the Cosmic Mirror, or Accountability Partner. They reflect your professional image better than a space helmet visor, showing your blind spots and ensuring you stay on course.
The One-Armed Astronaut’s Journey
– Burgess likens starting a business without these guides to a one-armed astronaut on a mission to Mars. Ambitious concept, but chances are Elon Musk isn’t signing up anytime soon.
– Having these ‘people GPS’ present in your journey can increase your likelihood of rocketing to success. They help navigate the treacherous asteroid belts and wormholes of the industry.
Business Starfleet Without Borders
– The good news is, these navigators don’t have to be in your sector or even in the same galaxy (aka geographic location). As long as you have them, you have a roadmap.
Now for Some Space Puns: My Hot Take
It seems like the business world is no longer stuck on Ground Control to Major Tom and has boarded the Space Oddity. It’s no longer about going solo on your Star Trek, but assembling an Avengers’ space fleet to help you navigate the nebulae of the industry.
Starting a business without at least one of these characters, according to Burgess, is like trying to get to Mars with one arm and a stick. I mean, I admire the ambition, but let’s just say your chances of joining the Rover on the Red Planet seem pretty limited.
Also, let’s hear it for the Cosmic Mirror. Turning your flaws into a high-definition panorama? That’s a trip! Can’t hide any space junk with that kind of magnification.
In essence, Jimmy Burgess is the master of celestial navigation. The Milky Way just got way less milky, and the wormholes look like a walk in the park.
So, buckle up space cadets, and be sure to check your professional galaxy for these astral guides. You don’t want your career ending up Pluto’d – downgraded and ignored in the cold void of space. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go find my cosmic mirror. Pretty sure it’s hiding between the cushions of my office chair. Or maybe it’s stuck in another wormhole. Those things are pesky.
Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/01/12/shortcuts-to-success-listen-and-learn-from-these-5-people/
