The Proximity Principle: In order to do what you want to do, you have to be around the people that are doing it and in the places where it is happening.
- The Proximity Mindset:
- Know your role (clarity)
- Accept your role (attitude)
- Maximise your role (effort)
In Coleman’s book he lists
- 5 archetypes that you should surround yourself with:
- Professor
- Producer
- Professional
- Peer
- Mentor
- 5 places to consider:
- Where you are
- Place to learn
- Place to practice
- Place to perform
- Place to grow
He mentions the law of the zipcode: Everything you need to get started is already around you.