Captain Ray Ashley had a dream of building a replica ship, the San Salvador, as a project for the San Diego Maritime Museum.
He made a brilliant decision to build it in PUBLIC (right by a busy freeway near the airport) instead of in PRIVATE (where it’d be out-of-sight-out-of-mind).
Thousands of people streamed by every day and were so inspired by the sight of this ship they volunteered to help.
Over the next few years, those volunteers averted disaster because of their six degrees of separation.
For example, the cost of lead (needed for the hull) skyrocketed and they could no longer afford it.
They launched a “Get the lead out” campaign and a volunteer connected them with a contractor who donated the exact amount of lead needed.
That likely never would have happened if there hadn’t been a community of people who had this project’s back and front.
What’s my point? It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help; it’s a sign of strength.
ACTION
Do you have a project, idea, business, or dream you’ve been reluctant to ask for help with?
Who’s someone with experience, someone who’s truly been there, done that, that you could reach out to for advice?
Is there a support group you can join so you can be infused with their energy? Reach out and get your bandwagon out of the garage 🙂
P.S. Ready to rally support for what you’re building? Join me in Waikiki, August 23–25th. Click here to request details.