Do you believe that “It’s not what you know it’s who you know”
As a hospitality professional, this phrase often comes in our business meetings/ discussions in general: “it’s not what you know it’s who you know”.
That quote really resonates with me. Throughout my life professionally and personally, I have learned a lot, and benefited a great deal, from meeting different people _ whether it’s for support or the sharing of ideas, or just connecting with mentors. I have always tried to put myself out there and connect with people… Probably it’s also with my role as a Marketing professional in the hospitality industry.
Every individual we meet teaches us a life lesson. Either good or bad according to our own thought process, relationship patterns, and phases of life, this specific person offers a new perspective that we do not have to agree on but that we must respect. We should also understand the impact on our own vision and personal journey. I have personally thought on this and that’s why I agree 100% those two things are two sides of the same coin, they are different ways of looking at or dealing with the same situation. Do you agree with me?
Are we meant to meet the right people? No, of course. The interactions we have depend on the patterns we have been developing since our childhood. The emotional bond we develop is mainly based on the attachment type we created as a kid, how we may have altered or improved it later in life.
I truly believe in the fact that we meet some people for specific reasons. Even if the relationship ends badly or is not perceived as good as one would like it, we all learn from the interaction. We can then reflect on what went/goes wrong, what came/comes from the person, and what came/comes from you. From this interaction, we can make a change to get a happier and more fulfilling relationship later on.
In my professional life, I have met bosses/colleagues that was difficult/ envious and those friends for life, but all have only made me who I am today, and I thank them even today as I reflect on certain phases of my life.
Share your story and what was your lesson from a difficult individual or you met someone who is your best friend or someone special.