Hey Friends,
I wanted to share a thought with you all that has been on my mind lately. Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room”? It’s a powerful idea that I believe can help us all grow and learn.
When we surround ourselves with people who are smarter and more experienced than us, we have the opportunity to learn from them and grow in ways we never thought possible. It can be intimidating at first, but the benefits are immeasurable. By choosing to be in a room where we are not the smartest person, we are opening ourselves up to new perspectives, ideas, and ways of thinking.
When I first started learning about angel investing, I knew very little about the industry. I overcame this shortcoming by surrounding myself with experienced investors from Alliance of Angels, reading books and talking to entrepreneurs, learn from their successes and failures and gain a deeper understanding of the field. The same goes for lead generation – by working with experts in the field, I was able to learn about new strategies and tactics that I never would have thought of on my own.
Even when it comes to coding, I’ve found that being the least experienced person in the room can be a powerful learning opportunity. By pairing up with more experienced coders, I learnt new techniques and approaches that have helped me become a better developer.
Remember it is not a zero sum game. Knowledge grows the more you share.
So, the next time you’re faced with a choice between two rooms, choose the one where you are surrounded by people who challenge you and push you to be better. It may be uncomfortable at first, but the growth and learning that come with it are worth it.
Let’s all strive to be the dumbest person in the room and watch as we learn and grow more than we ever thought possible.
Until next time,
Aakash