In my career, I’ve encountered both incredible builders and exclusive gatekeeping in various (m|b)illionaire circles. Reflecting on this led me to develop the TJS (The Journey to Synergy) Collaboration Model, which outlines seven states of professional relationships. From a competitive, zero-sum mindset to a shared identity, each state reflects the level of collaboration between parties. Notable is the “Collaborate” state, where parties build the same thing together, showcasing high-quality synergy. However, it’s crucial to avoid the toxic “We are the same” state, where individual identities are lost. By fostering collaboration and an abundance mindset, we can achieve more together than alone.
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