There is a story that is told about Einstein being asked about the smartest person he ever met, and him describing his driver as that person. In essence, the driver had been with Einstein all over the world and had heard his lectures so many times that when Einstein was sick one day and unable to lecture, the driver said he would give the lecture. They switched clothes and the driver gave the lecture, flawlessly. A reporter then asked a very complicated physics question, and the driver answered that the question was so simple that even his driver could answer it. Einstein then stood up and answered the question perfectly, after which no reporter wanted to ask another question. In a FB post, Carlos Alvarez describes this story as meaning that we need to recognize the abilities and value in others so that we can leverage that in business. I would suggest that he is correct about recognizing and honoring abilities and value in others, but that we might consider leveraging these things to benefit us in terms of personal growth. We can always learn from the experiences of others (including the mistakes of others.) We can ask others for help when we need it, and they can ask us too. And whether you use another's abilities for personal growth or for business gain, you can certainly recognize that this is, in essence, a shortcut to success. Tony Robbins and others have said that success leaves clues. We can learn from watching, reading about, and even interacting with others. They've already done it, so why reinvent the wheel if we don't have to? Basically, through modeling the way someone else accomplished something, whether it's in business or personal growth, we can create a shortcut to that same result. So, even if the Einstein story is just a myth, the lesson is still valid. When you're not sure, or your overwhelmed, or you just need help, try leveraging honestly the abilities of others to accomplish what you are trying to accomplish. And if you're on the other end, lend your abilities to someone else so they accomplish what they are trying to accomplish.