An African proverb says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
A few weeks ago, I hosted Radiant Pop up, a quarterly lunch and learn experience for the Propelled Life Community. Afterwards I was reminded that a critical element for your blessings, breakthrough, promotion, and prosperity is people.
Many of us spend years praying for opportunities, asking God for increase, and seeking clarity about our purpose. Yet, we overlook the very channel through which many of those prayers are answered—relationships.
Relationships are the medium through which we grow, explore, and expand our vision, experiences, access opportunities, and make impact. No matter how gifted, intelligent, or hardworking you are, there are places you will never reach alone.
When God wanted to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, He did not send Nehemiah to complete the work by himself. Nehemiah first shared the vision with people. As Scripture says:
“And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ Then they set their hands to this good work.” (Nehemiah 2:18 NKJV)
Notice that phrase: “Let us rise up and build.” Purpose was accomplished through partnership and the wall they rebuilt was completed in 52 days. Vision was fulfilled through community and the work moved forward because people came together.
Many women carry beautiful dreams in their hearts. They have visions for businesses, ministries, careers, families, books, foundations, and movements. Yet many struggle because they are attempting to build alone. Purpose was never designed to thrive in isolation.
John Maxwell wisely said, “One is too small a number to achieve greatness.”
This statement captures a reality we must embrace.
Growth requires people.
Success requires people.
Legacy requires people.
The question then becomes: Are you intentionally building the relationships that can support your purpose journey?
Many people want the benefits of community without making the investment that community requires. Strong relationships do not happen by accident and networks do not grow by themselves. Trust is built by a series of fellowship, conversations and experiences shared brick by brick. Meaningful relationships require time, consistency, presence, and intentionality. If you desire to grow in your purpose, there are three things you must focus on.
1. Identify Your Path
Before finding your people, you must have a sense of the direction of where you are headed. Not everyone is assigned to every season or area of your life. The people who can help you grow in business may be different from those who support your emotional healing journey. The people who challenge your leadership capacity may differ from those who encourage your spiritual growth. When you understand where you are going, it becomes easier to recognize the people who can walk that journey with you. Purpose creates alignment and clarity attracts connection.
2. Discover Your Tribe
Your tribe consists of people who understand your values, support your growth, and celebrate your becoming. They are not necessarily people who look like you, think exactly like you, or share the same background. They are people who are committed to growth and willing to support yours. Your tribe encourages you when you are discouraged, they challenge you when you are settling and remind you of your potential when you forget. Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Whether completely literal or not, the principle remains true: relationships influence direction.
Who you spend time with matters.
Who speaks into your life matters.
Who you allow into your inner circle matters.
Choose wisely.
3. Know Your Support System
Every woman needs a support system.
Not because she is weak, but because she is human. There are seasons when you need wisdom, encouragement and accountability, Seasons when you need prayer and practical help. A healthy support system acts as a lifeline during those moments. Many breakthroughs happen because someone opened a door. Many promotions happen because someone made recommendation, opportunities arise because someone remembered your name in a room you have never entered. Relationships are often the bridges between where you are and where you are meant to be. Investing in people is never a waste, it’s paying forward an investment in your future. As we journey through this Month of the Village, I want to encourage you to intentionally nurture the relationships around you.
Make a new acquaintance
Reach out to someone.
Reconnect with a mentor.
Join or engage in conversation in a community.
Attend a networking event.
Offer support.
Build genuine connections.
Purpose may begin with an individual, it is often fulfilled through a village. You were not created to walk alone, you are to belong, contribute, and to build alongside others. The next level of your purpose is waiting on the other side of a relationship.
I invite you to join The Propelled Life Community
Register for the next Cohort of the Personal Evolution Program
Book a one-to-one coaching session.
Your purpose deserves a village, your growth needs support and d your future deserves the power of intentional relationships.
Welcome to the Month of the Village
See you at the top
I am rooting for you