Mike Andes uses Solomon's prayer for wisdom to argue that successful people start by admitting they don't know everything. At a recent conference, Andes pitched Augusta Lawn Care with this mindset, finding that embracing humility opens you to learning from others.
Whether or not you read the Bible, in 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon, who is considered the wisest man in the world, was quoted saying, "I am but a child," and praying and asking God for wisdom and understanding. In my opinion, regardless of whether or not you're religious, this sort of stance is very useful for getting successful because it opens you up to the possibility that you might not know everything and that other people have something to be able to teach you. So this picture here is actually from last year's conference where for the first time ever, I actually got on the stage and pitched people to join Augusta Lawn Care and become part of Augusta Nation. I had never done that before. And this was me praying those exact words, understanding that I don't know everything. I'm opening myself up to the fact that I need understanding and that I need wisdom. And by doing that, regardless of whether or not you're speaking to God and the Creator or you're just acknowledging the fact that you don't know everything, it opens you up to learning and understanding from other people.
