Business By Hormozi #197: The Power of a Partner’s Reminder Over Teaching

The Importance of a Good Partner

Max had been working on a project with his colleague Rachel for months. They had faced challenges together, made decisions, and occasionally made mistakes along the way. During one particularly difficult period, Max made a significant error that impacted their progress. He expected Rachel to give him a lecture on how he should’ve known better. After all, mistakes are often met with reminders of previous advice.

But Rachel surprised him. Instead of pointing out what she had warned him about earlier, she smiled and said, “Remember when you said that this would be the solution? I think you were right.”

Bad Partners vs. Good Partners

It struck Max how different Rachel was from the partners he had worked with in the past. Bad partners often use mistakes as ammunition, pointing out how they had been right all along. Their “I told you so” attitude is meant to remind you of their correctness, but it doesn’t help you grow.

In contrast, a good partner offers a different approach. They remind you of your own strengths and what you said before, helping you rediscover your own wisdom. They don’t dwell on the mistake but on the solution you were once confident in. This positive reinforcement helps you learn from your mistakes without feeling defeated.

The Power of Reminders Over Teaching

Max realized that what he needed wasn’t constant teaching or correction—it was a reminder of his own capability. We all make mistakes, but it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come and the smart decisions we’ve already made. A good partner reminds us of these strengths, helping us to regain our confidence and move forward with purpose.

This shift from being taught to being reminded is incredibly powerful. It empowers us to trust our own judgment and learn from past experiences. Rather than focusing on the mistake, a good partner redirects us to our past successes and reminds us that we are still capable of achieving great things.

Conclusion

Mistakes are a natural part of any process, but how we respond to them matters. A bad partner will use your mistakes to make you feel small, while a good partner will remind you of the strengths you’ve already demonstrated. As we move through challenges, we need reminders more than we need teaching. A good partner’s reminder can be the nudge we need to get back on track and move forward with renewed confidence.