Hey there, it's me, your favourite audio journal host.
And today I want to share about the importance of having a red team in your life. I've realised that having a group of people who are willing to give you critical feedback can be the difference between success and failure. It's not always easy to hear, but it's essential to your growth and development. I'm talking about people who are unbiased, who will challenge you and push back on your ideas. Not to be negative or cynical, but to help you see where the gaps are and to give you a different perspective. You might think you have it all figured out, but the truth is, we only know what we know. And that's where collaboration comes in. By working with others, you can absorb and learn different perspectives that you might not have considered before.
It's easy to surround yourself with people who agree with you or who are neutral in their opinions. But if you want to grow and develop, you need to be willing to step outside of that bubble.
You need to seek out people who will challenge you and give you critical feedback. It's not always comfortable or easy, but it's necessary. I'm lucky to have people like that in my life. They're my mentors, my business partners, and my partner. They don't always agree with me, and I don't always agree with them. But that's okay because we're all willing to give each other a second or third opinion. They challenge me, and they make me see things from a different perspective. Of course, it's not always easy to have those tough conversations. I know I tend to shy away from them, but I also know how important they are. So, I keep those people in my life and make sure I surround myself with them. When things come up, I can turn to them and say, "Hey, what's going on? Why am I doing this?" And they're always willing to help.
So in my experience, think about who you have in your life that can be critical of your feedback. Who are the people you turn to when you need someone to challenge you and give you a different perspective? It might be uncomfortable, but it's essential to your growth and development.
Thanks for listening, and until next time, keep on growing!
