Your Network is your Net Worth

[Cheema02]

Networking is very important but a lot of people don't really know this, if you live in a third world country like mine it's important to have a good relationship with people outside your country, there are certain things you'd want to do but due to environmental factors you might ve discouraged, your environment has a huge role to play in your mental fortitude, that's why it's important to surround yourself with people that are in  different countries, distance is no longer a barrier because the Internet has bridged the gap, connecting with others isn't a big anymore

You’ve made a really important point. Many people underestimate how much their environment shapes their mindset, confidence, and long-term ambitions.The reason is that environment directly affected your abilities and completely control your thaught process so if we want to change our mindsets and wante to do some bigger so on;ly thing that we need is our environment and sorunding. As we know the mostly talented people of the world existed in Europe or other developed contries if we make contact with them and exchange ideas with them and get knowledge about future trends then we make ourselves like that and border is nit the issue through inter net we easily communicate with them and for this purpose the only thingb to be noticed is a good communicatin skills.

[Unknown Op]

Networking is very important but a lot of people don't really know this, if you live in a third world country like mine it's important to have a good relationship with people outside your country, there are certain things you'd want to do but due to environmental factors you might ve discouraged, your environment has a huge role to play in your mental fortitude, that's why it's important to surround yourself with people that are in  different countries, distance is no longer a barrier because the Internet has bridged the gap, connecting with others isn't a big anymore

You’ve made a really important point. Many people underestimate how much their environment shapes their mindset, confidence, and long-term ambitions.The reason is that environment directly affected your abilities and completely control your thaught process so if we want to change our mindsets and wante to do some bigger so on;ly thing that we need is our environment and sorunding. As we know the mostly talented people of the world existed in Europe or other developed contries if we make contact with them and exchange ideas with them and get knowledge about future trends then we make ourselves like that and border is nit the issue through inter net we easily communicate with them and for this purpose the only thingb to be noticed is a good communicatin skills.

I think poor people are poor because they don't think about that and they are doing hard work for the money and they are doing day and night work for money . These people are not aware of the reality that they will be rich with powerful relationships and poor people should invest on that and should invest on the people who achieved something in life . Rich people always try to make relationship and they are giving parties to the rich people because when they will get respect to these people,  these  people will give them more according to their thinking. Network making is good skill and everyone could not do that because many people are aggressive and they are not spending money on that

[icebar]

It is very important to build relationships with good thinking and knowledgeable people in a person's life. I understand the importance of this very well. I was once very introverted due to which I could not build good relationships with people. Although I was very skilled and educated, I was still not getting a good job. Later I started communicating with some people around me and good relationships were formed. After that, I started getting many ideas through them and at one time I was successful in finding a good job. I even did not know about this Bitcoin at one time. I first learned about it from a well-wisher of mine. That is why a lot of my life depends on the people you build relationships or networks with. And you cannot tell when someone will be needed for what purpose, that is why we should be connected with all kinds of people.

[Scarlett_23]

One of the things I intend to build in 2026 is a good relationships,one that lasts,intentional and long term.I usually think that the power of Relationships is oftentimes not much talked about in our society.

Overtime,I've come to realize that the people you surround yourself with don’t just influence your career they shape your mindset,your growth,and your destiny.Your network exposes you to insights,  perspectives and real life experience's that you won’t find in textbooks or tutorials.

Take a moment and ask yourself;
Where did your biggest opportunity come from?

The truth is that Opportunities always come through people, through recommendations or approvals.The right friends that push you,the right mentors that guide you and the right circle that levels you up.When you understand the power of relationships, you stop networking for personal gain and start connecting for mutual growth.
You invest in people, not because you want something today, but because you understand that shared value creates shared wealth.

So I'll leave you with these questions:Who do you talk to the most?
Do they expand you or limit you?
If they don't change your circle (network) because your network is your net worth.Cultivate your relationships,invest in people,grow your garden and watch your life transform beautifully.

Surround yourself with builders, dreamers, and doers.
Cut off the drama.
Grow with people who want to grow

I agree with your words that it is good to have a network, you can get help in any trouble, but that does not mean that no one can grow without a network. If we have talented people in our network, we may be inspired, but if we do not work hard towards success, we can never become a successful person. But there is a saying "Heaven with honesty and destruction with dishonesty." The meaning of the saying is that just as life takes positive aspects with good companions or good circles, life will take negative aspects with bad circles.

[rachael9385]

This is true in most cases but not all cases because there are instances which you will by envied by friends who wants to come close to you or are already close to you. Because if this envy, they can plan evil for you and you are gone. Sometimes too we have individual calling which means that surrounding ourselves with successful people will not make any difference but you following your passion will.

There are some things we do in life that has to be silent, not even family members should know about it and this is also inclusive. You can associate with people that are doing well in life without making it a public awareness. People can only destroy or damage what they know about. If you are making life changing moves it's better to keep such things to yourself,  it's more careful to live that way.

[passwordnow]

There are some things we do in life that has to be silent, not even family members should know about it and this is also inclusive. You can associate with people that are doing well in life without making it a public awareness. People can only destroy or damage what they know about. If you are making life changing moves it's better to keep such things to yourself,  it's more careful to live that way.

And people that don't know you will only be surprised once they've known and figured out that you've got so much value in your network. That's why they'll give more respect to you for not flaunting it and only fate have revealed to it them that you are the kind of person you do. I agree that things like this should be kept as private because you'll not know who are those that will likely use your name in their benefit because of the connections or network you have. There are abusers nowadays and they are a lot.

[spacelab]

There are some things we do in life that has to be silent, not even family members should know about it and this is also inclusive. You can associate with people that are doing well in life without making it a public awareness. People can only destroy or damage what they know about. If you are making life changing moves it's better to keep such things to yourself,  it's more careful to live that way.

when you are achieving something or going to do something big keep it private, but that doesn't mean keep all matter secrets with others. Your connections with others should be quality relationship. It can open the door of opportunities, add value in your life that money cannot alone. Strong relationship builds trust that lead you towards establishing the good customer for your products. you are an employee then good connection make your professional life easier.

Sometimes taking good position in your office require good relationships. Morover psychological its also good because having strong network, you never feel alone. Good friends helps you to avoid mistakes, keep you away from making wrong decision. Its digital era where building connections not be big task. So go ahead and dive in the world of opportunities.

[aioc]

So I'll leave you with these questions:Who do you talk to the most?
Do they expand you or limit you?
If they don't change your circle (network) because your network is your net worth.Cultivate your relationships,invest in people,grow your garden and watch your life transform beautifully.

Chinese people are so good at networking; they can build a business on loans from friends and partners, and they can have instant customers in their circles.
Their partnerships are generational; they look to one another's businesses and support each other. They don't have a crab mentality; instead, they pull everyone up because if you help them while they are starting out, they will return the favor and support you.
This is their secret to their success in business.

[imthegreat]

Surround yourself with builders, dreamers, and doers.
Cut off the drama.
Grow with people who want to grow

This is a very important topic for the thread and I am sure that many will not understand the main message, although, in fact, at the time it was a surprise for me the fact that success in life depends primarily on connections and help from influential people, and not on effort or talent.
And unfortunately, this clearly demonstrates that there's no justice in the world, and everything is decided by key connections. Or the family you were born into. and I completely agree with the author of this thread about making important connections, not just trying to get by in the corner of your apartment.

[coin-investor]

One of the things I intend to build in 2026 is a good relationships,one that lasts,intentional and long term.I usually think that the power of Relationships is oftentimes not much talked about in our society.

It’s essential in any industry; here in our country, there are instances when you want to apply for a job in a company, or a government office, you’ll get accepted not for what you know but for who you know inside the company. Hence, networking is essential when applying; you have to include the name of the best network in your resume.

Relationships and networks are significant among the Chinese; it's a virtue for them. They can set up a business without money or supplies because their networks will provide them with what they need. In return, you will support their products and services once you become successful, so networking and relationships are very important if you want to work or launch a business

[imamusma]

One of the things I intend to build in 2026 is a good relationships,one that lasts,intentional and long term.I usually think that the power of Relationships is oftentimes not much talked about in our society.

It’s essential in any industry; here in our country, there are instances when you want to apply for a job in a company, or a government office, you’ll get accepted not for what you know but for who you know inside the company. Hence, networking is essential when applying; you have to include the name of the best network in your resume.

Relationships and networks are significant among the Chinese; it's a virtue for them. They can set up a business without money or supplies because their networks will provide them with what they need. In return, you will support their products and services once you become successful, so networking and relationships are very important if you want to work or launch a business

That’s true, having a network is the easiest path to success. It’s no surprise that when looking for a job, having someone inside the company becomes a decisive factor, and even today this may still be the case in many countries.
In the business world, I believe networking is the main foundation, even retail traders in traditional markets can run their business without initial capital. I think this is why children from wealthy families find it easier to achieve success, they benefit from the networks their parents have built over many years.

[Obulis]

What you gathered here is a great piece of wisdom @op.
This truth is formidable and ageless. In another word it is saying show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. Psychologically, we do around our mental environment which is directly and or indirectly a result of the people around us. Books are not enough! It is people around that makes the foresights insighted into books a reality.
Also friends will make or break you is saying the same thing as your network is your net worth. Readjustment/realignment of environment has brought victory. This has been so for ages.

[bitgolden]

having a network is the easiest path to success. It’s no surprise that when looking for a job, having someone inside the company becomes a decisive factor, and even today this may still be the case in many countries.
In the business world, I believe networking is the main foundation, even retail traders in traditional markets can run their business without initial capital. I think this is why children from wealthy families find it easier to achieve success, they benefit from the networks their parents have built over many years.

Nepotism type of thing always ends up being bad. You do not see someone who gets a job via some person they know, your family could have influence or something, and call some company and get you hired a a good job, that means you are going to be terrible at it 90% of the time.

Sure it is not impossible to find a good one neither, you can find that, some people have network AND are good, but it's rare and kids who graduate and find good jobs via their family backing usually end up not knowing anything decent at all, it's a stupid way of working. The better method is just focusing on how you could do a good job grinding from nothing and going to a higher place, those people who do it worth every penny they earn.

[iamsange]

What you gathered here is a great piece of wisdom @op.
This truth is formidable and ageless. In another word it is saying show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. Psychologically, we do around our mental environment which is directly and or indirectly a result of the people around us. Books are not enough! It is people around that makes the foresights insighted into books a reality.
Also friends will make or break you is saying the same thing as your network is your net worth. Readjustment/realignment of environment has brought victory. This has been so for ages.

Having good friends is certainly a blessing, and I would never waste a good person in my life. I completely agree with what Op described, but first, we must also have good intentions before interacting with others. Politeness and mutual respect are the main capital in the cycle of friendship, and that attitude is a person's identity. I have experienced it and it is very true, a wide network has made me more advanced and developed, even making it easier for the path to fortune. Nature will always resolve it, if you have good intentions, it will last and become a glorious history with the network that has been built.

[sleepfirefly]

tell me who your friends are and ill tell you who you are

this is a very real statement because the kind of friends you have will determine how you will be living your life if your friends are always or constantly being negative and do not have goals in life, your mindset will eventually be like theirs

[zaim7413]

I don't agree with the title you used for this topic, the network or relationships you have are not your net worth, but act as a bridge for you to make it easier to accumulate wealth. Trust, honesty and mutual benefit are the results of a good and healthy network. You can utilize your network to expand your business or other ways to gain profits, but that is not a measure of a person's net worth. Network is only a tool or medium to achieve positive goals, while your net worth is calculated from how many assets you have in various forms such as investments, real estate, gold, cars, cash and so on.

[Iamgoat]

It is very important to build relationships with good thinking and knowledgeable people in a person's life. I understand the importance of this very well. I was once very introverted due to which I could not build good relationships with people. Although I was very skilled and educated, I was still not getting a good job. Later I started communicating with some people around me and good relationships were formed. After that, I started getting many ideas through them and at one time I was successful in finding a good job. I even did not know about this Bitcoin at one time. I first learned about it from a well-wisher of mine. That is why a lot of my life depends on the people you build relationships or networks with. And you cannot tell when someone will be needed for what purpose, that is why we should be connected with all kinds of people.

I agree with this connection thing and this saying your network is your net worth is very true but as an individual you have to be smart in building your network because some network do not add but take from your networth and I am a living testimony to this. Choosing the right people to associate with is very important for so many reasons including your self-worth and your confidence because when you roll around with the right people you are able to form a force which can be strongly reckoned with. You build a team which becomes a strong force for success in a difficult economy like the one we live today and you guys are able to impact positively on each other. As young people it is mandatory for us to live in circles, but good circles so we can assist ourselves build a better value and investments for our future.

[AmaGold70]

Very inspiring thread @op, it has been long since I saw a motivational post like and I appreciate this. This is another example of show me your friends and I will tell you who you are, the people we keep in our circle says a lot about us and if you are not doing well in your life you need to start by checking out your circle of friends because if you are an ambitious person and your network is full of lazy people then get ready to go down the drain with them because there's obviously no one in your network to motivate you and push you beyond your limits, if you want to be successful in the future you start now by choosing friends that has the same vision with you and everyone must bring something positive to the table to make it work.

[The Cryptovator]

if you are not doing well in your life you need to start by checking out your circle of friends because if you are an ambitious person and your network is full of lazy people then get ready to go down the drain with them because there's obviously no one in your network to motivate you and push you beyond your limits, if you want to be successful in the future you start now by choosing friends that has the same vision with you and everyone must bring something positive to the table to make it work.

We have a local proverb: if you go with ten thieves, then you will be the eleventh thief. If you go with ten millionaires, then you will be the eleventh millionaire. It means wherever you go, you will be like them, so you have to maintain the circle that would help you. There is no good space for lazy people in the world; if there are very lazy friends in your circle, then either you must motivate him or leave him. If you have a friend that is a businessman, then he will inspire you to do something positive.

However, your circle is very important in your daily life. I agree with OP; our network is our net wealth. Because even if you are in a worse situation, our network circle would help to overcome the situation. Also it depends on the network mentality; you have to realise where you are going and which kind of friends you have. Don't be friends with lazy and miserly people; they aren't going to help you anyway.

[knowngunman]

You said your network is your net worth, you explain how bigger your network, the bigger your wealth. But, you want to cut off the drama? that's mean you're also cut off the network because some people don't like when you being mean.

No one can know where would be most of your net worth came from, it could be from annoying person or someone else that you didn't expect.

If you really want to grow your net worth, cut off is forbidden, instead don't too close with them.

Cut off the drama in this context is not as you assumed. I think Op is referring to cutting off people that are not contributing to your growth irrespective of your relationship with them. To high extent, I agree with Op submission. There's a saying that wealth attract wealth and you need to mingle with wealthy people, not because it'll make you wealthy too but it will open your mind and open opportunities for you if you know how to play your card. If you limit yourself to a small circle, you're literally limiting your chances to grow but the more you expand your circle, the more chances you're creating for your growth. Africa is where they are now because they failed to explore while Europe is wealthy now for same reason. They expand their circle to Africa and discover useful resources.