When you picture success, what do you see? An independent and charismatic leader whose super power is making amazing business decisions without needing any input?
Maybe not exactly, but it’s probably something along those lines. As a culture, we admire independence and see it as a virtue, but the reality of success is a little different.
Truthfully, it can actually be bad for our careers to go it alone all the time. Success isn’t made overnight, and it certainly isn’t achieved without some help.
And it’s not just a matter of philosophy: Human beings need companionship. Isolation is, in fact, toxic. Patients coming out of surgery recover more slowly if there’s no one at home waiting for them.
via The 5 People You Need in Your Professional Life | The Muse.