The Self Made Myth

I’m not a self-made man

The person you see, hear and speak to is someone who has been lucky enough to count some amazing individuals within my support and growth network. I call it both support and a growth network as your network is not just for when the chips are down. They are to be nurtured, consulted and utilised when you are reaching for a goal or when you get that shot you have been waiting for. Those who enable me, who know who they are, thank you.

What if you had this type of growth network available to you, right now, what could you achieve?

I worked out early on that you are the sum of the collective experience of your team and not how many years experience or letters after your name you have. Like the board of a company, each brings a diversified skill set to the mix complementing your already diligent work ethic and mental models. They are the ace up your sleeve, the 1% that gives you an edge and the net when selective attention blinds you.

How much stronger would your conviction be, knowing that you have road-tested ideas with people more experienced than yourself? How much more confident would that make you in front of the people you advise?

However, how do you find these extraordinary individuals?

I repeatedly stumbled across them, relying on luck rather than seeking them out. Yet it always started the same way, you have to put yourself out there. To see who resonates with the way you make meaning of the world, whose energy matches your own.

It took me the better part of ten years to find these people, across multiple states and industries. Not time wasted, yet my development was less rich when they weren’t part of my world. Would I trade anything to have met them sooner, damn straight?

There exists a new community and platform, founded by Andrew Barrett from Safety on Tap, which provides all of the above, without the ten-year wait. It won’t be for everyone, yet for those who enjoy a content rich, committed learning environment it will be your virtual haven for self reflection and development.

I’ve been involved in road-testing what Andrew has shaped and with the help of other committed members, we are looking forward to those who want to step up, to level up. We are seeking others who are at the entry or mid-point in their Safety careers who may not have the luxury of a large network or big team. We want people like yourself, who are committed to making a difference in the workplace have a place to increase their leverage and ability to influence. We are looking to raise all boats, not just our own.

The traditional path is still there for you to take, and run counter to this smart cut. You know like me though, the standard pace is for chumps, and seek growth hacks such as this to broaden your experience and network. It won’t just help you grow, it will help you get noticed. It’s both a push and pull platform where you help others and not just yourself. It’s designed so that when we can, we are able to send the elevator back down, filled with the knowledge that we have gained. We aren’t in competition here, we are part of a Nash equilibrium, looking to not waste energy in tree trunks but leverage the collective wisdom of the commons.

If the above piques your interest, or if you’re ready to dive in head first – head over to Safety on Tap Connected and start your shared learning journey.

Andrew, myself and the wisdom of the commons awaits.

Just finally, a personal note of thanks to Andrew for putting skin in the game. There are few others who have the conviction and belief that “People are the solution” enough to go out and be the man in the arena to launch such an undertaking. I wish you all the best mate and happy to support, not only a great purpose but a deeply committed and genuine person and friend.