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How does someone powerful help you?

6 points by dinky ↗ HN
I would be curious to hear of people's stories where one needed the kind of help only someone in a more powerful position could provide.

Any details involved, such as how you discovered such people, approached them, offered something in return, and the end result, would be greatly appreciated.

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moonsoonmenu
The only time I've received help with someone "more powerful" was my mentor in business. I never seek money, but wanted advice that I could apply, I guess when he saw this it made him interested in helping me and that's how our relationship developed. I was offered the opportunity to get mentored without directly asking, however, I always took note of what he said reported my results. I think seeing someone actually listen/apply and report back on how your advice influenced them is all beneficial for some as well. In some cases I see myself as his experiment to see if all his business theories are right, in others I think he sees himself in me and in turn is helping himself through that. People like others who are like themselves.