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Peer vs Fan Relationship Framework
The only valuable celebrity/high-status person relationships are mutual respect between peers, not fan-celebrity dynamics where you chase them for access
How It Works
High-status individuals are constantly approached by fans seeking access. They only form meaningful relationships with people they respect as equals who bring value.
Components
Build your own impressive accomplishments first
Become someone they would want to know
Focus on creating value rather than seeking access
Let them discover and respect your work naturally
Engage as equals with mutual interests
When to Use
When wanting to build relationships with successful, high-status, or famous people
When Not to Use
When you genuinely just want to appreciate someone's work without expecting relationship building
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Instead of trying to impress NBA players with your basketball knowledge, build something so impressive they want to learn from you”
Related Knowledge
Number Two Guy Network Strategy
Build relationships with the second-in-command people (assistants, business partners, right-hand people) who have 98% of
do something dope so that they have respect for you as you have respect for them
Valuable relationships with high-status people require mutual respect, not fan-celebrity dynamics
the number two guy has 98% of the access with 2% of the busyness
Second-in-command people provide nearly the same access as principals but are much more available
Accessing high-status people through their lieutenants becomes more valuable
As successful people become busier and less accessible, their trusted seconds-in-command become critical access points
Build and maintain a world-class professional network through consistent relationship nurturing
People proactively share opportunities with you, remember important details about your projects, and maintain warm relat
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