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Are You a Lone Wolf? Consider how having a team might be helpful to you.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

This story originally appeared on Lewis Howes

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"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." – African Proverb

I've spent this whole past week in focus mode with my team creating an amazing new project.

We've been spending all day together and working hard.

Which has made me think about how different my business, life, and well-being is now compared to when I was doing everything myself.

There's no doubt about it -- building community and a solid team around you is the only way to reach your full potential.

If you've been playing lone wolf for most of your life, make sure to listen to my thoughts on this in 5 Minute Friday on The School of Greatness in Episode 322.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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