Sir Ray, our Billionaire principles mentor has a mathematic challenge for us today:
Two people who collaborate well will be about three times as effective as each of them operating independently, because each will see what the other might miss–plus they can leverage each other’s strengths while holding each other accountable to higher standards.
Indeed! 2 are better than 1. Obvious at first glance, yet a deeper divine statement as relates to our business souls—and masterminds. Let us begin with the spiritual in mind:
9 Two are better than one, because they have a better return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
WOW. A synchronicity. I love finding meaning in collaborative messages. Did you see the 3 again. 1 strand + 1 strand = 3 strands. Not just 2. Yet there is more… so here comes the ‘Think and Grow Rich’ mastermind from Napolean Hill:
Another 3. A 3rd mind is created:
“No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind.”
The power of 1 + 1 = 3 illustrates why collaboration and support systems are essential. This concept is at the heart of many processes that foster growth and innovation. The message is clear: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Yet, at the same time, individual effort is crucial. Each person contributes to the equation with their unique strengths:
Your WHY .
Your PASSION.
Your SKILLS.
Your KNOWLEDGE.
Your SELF-LOVE.
Your ATTENTION.
Your LINCHPINESS.
Your SELF-DISCIPLINE.
Your RELENTLESSNESS.
Your SELF-AWARENESS.
Your DEEP WORK laser focus.
Your 10x long game COMMITMENT.
Your ability to DELIVER WOW REAL RESULTS.
In essence, each individual must take ownership of their role to meet expectations. This creates a balance between working independently and being part of a larger mission. When one combines individual effort with collective purpose, the results can be extraordinary—achieving what seems impossible, and thinking even bigger.
