5 Skills needed to become a power couple
Things to avoid:
Criticism:Complaints are fine. Criticism is more global- it attacks the person instead of their behavior.
‘They didn’t take out the garbage because they forgot, but because they’re a bad person’
Contempt: name-calling, eye-rolling, sneering, mockery, and hostile humor.
It is poisonous to a relationship because it conveys disgust.
It’s virtually impossible to resolve a problem when your partner is getting the message that you are disgusted with them.
Defensiveness: defensiveness is really a way of blaming your partner.
You’re saying, in effect ‘the problem isn’t me, it’s you.
Defensiveness escalates the conflict, which is why it’s so deadly.
Stonewalling:tuning out, disengaging.
This doesn’t just remove the person from the conflict, it ends up removing them, emotionally, from the relationship.
Power couples are focused on..
Magnate LifestyleBuilding powerful family dynasties for generations to come
They are on the same wavelength when it comes to goals, ambitions and vision
This requires work both individually and together
Shared vision and goals
Should share a similar vision
So important because both people can hold each other accountable for the goals necessary to reach that vision
When this doesn’t happen, one side tends to waste time convincing the other side why a new idea or venture is a good idea instead of creating the first steps necessary to get the ball rolling
Our goal is to help as many people as we can become successful and inject as much value into the world as possible
“The more people you help become successful the more successful you become.” - Steve Harvey
Money just represents the amount of value that you bring into this world, the more value you bring, the more the money will follow
Effective Communication
Level of honesty with each other that is always aimed at bettering each other
Being aware of each others struggles and weaknesses then brainstorming on how to fix them
Brainstorming instead of venting sessions
Less Gossip more talk about goals
Personal development
Being able to grow professionally and intellectually is such an awarding feeling in a relationship
If you both are learning and growing individually, imagine how strong your two minds together will be
Proven fact that personal development builds confidence and a strong mindset, multiply that by two and you have a hell of a power couple
Quality time
Being an entrepreneur, its easy to put “quality time” to the side and grind but that can have long term effects
QT is a great way to reset as a couple, work will be there when you get back so take time to catch up and talk with your partner
A power couple is only a power couple because of how strong the commitment is to the relationship, not just their business
Know when to turn the phone off and focus on your sig other
Never stop reminding your person how amazing they areThis is easy to forget when you have kids or get lost in career stuff
Compliments go a long way
Go on dates and reminisce on how far you two have come and where you’re going
Never stop being physicalSex is key everyone, its natural, its human nature
The longer were together and get lost in being parents and entrepreneurs the easier it is to put the intimacy section on the back burner
You need that time where its just pure admiration and appreciation for each other, other wise relationships go stale
“The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships” - Tony Robbins
Endless Support and encouragement
Power couples get this and make it a top priority
When your on the grind and you hit those roadblocks, not too many people will be in your corner, except your partner who is there waiting with food and a game plan
Two people in a relationship with a shared goal, vision, and mindset are more powerful than business partners
Find someone who has just as much hustle as you and help build each other
Support each others’ pursuits and ambitions fully, even if that means taking turns
Help out with the “Household Chores”
Helps with self discipline which is key in success anyway
Appreciation will go a long way for a healthy relationship
Knock them out first thing in the am, chances are sliced in half if you wait until after work
Tim Struggled with this badly last year
Start a “family business” together
A couple that works together stays together
Solve problems together
Going through the start up phase together
Builds a stronger bond
Gets the kids involved and focused early
Make sure theres a strong foundation, a family business can also cause divorce so this is not something taken lightly
Make your combined network unstoppable
Between both of your phone books, your network basically covers everyone in your industry as well as friends in some high places
You’ve rubbed shoulders with some impressive people that will help you where you need to go
You both make an effort to keep expanding your phone resources by building your network