The Principle of the Ladder

I (Andy) would like to share a story with you.  This story is one that changed my life, and I know it can have a tremendous impact for you if you truly ponder what it says.  In the early days, while working on the H.E.R.O.’s project with my father, he and I often disagreed and heated debates usually ensued.  During one of our numerous sessions, my father looked at me and interrupted my tirade by asking, “Why do you want to argue with me all the time?”  I cannot recall my exact response, but looking back, I can ensure intelligence was not included. 

What he said profoundly affected me. “Life is like a ladder and through time we attain experiences and wisdom and move us up that ladder.  Why do you want to climb the same ladder I have climbed?  Why don’t you take what I know and start your ladder from where I am and take it to a much higher level? That is what entrepreneurship is all about.”  He became silent waiting for my comment.  I did not have one. 

He was 100% right.  It is an important step in succeeding as an entrepreneur.   It is written in many ways, in many books; but too often, we are too busy struggling with climbing our ladders that we rarely see the gift that truly surrounds us.  The both of us at HBBH have continually learned from others who are at a higher level on a ladder in their field than we are. Think about this and really ponder it.  Success is traditionally explained as you alone with a survival of the fittest philosophy; nothing could be farther from the truth. We encourage you to surround yourself with as many experts and mentors as possible so you will be able to acquire the knowledge and success you would not be able to achieve in 10 lifetimes.

This gift is the foundation of our journey.   It is our gift to you. Take what we share and propel yourself to greater heights.

In the spirit of our HBBH mission, share this gift with as many of your clients and colleagues as possible, for it will truly make the world a more successful place to live.

Andy and Dick