widen your network

[Agbamoni]

Building the right network is something necessary that everyone ought to start doing early enough and if you start building the right network from the right season of your life, in the long run, you will not struggle at all because you must have built connection around different areas such that getting things done will take little to no effort to implement it.

A single network can solve for you the things that will take you years to sort out trying to do it all on your own. the educational sector helps you build the network, the working environment help you do same, your social circle adds to it and as many person as you can in contact with and can afford to create the right relationship with will all help to make you build the right relation that will ease out the burden of struggling to get things done all by yourself.

Time dont matter in building the right network. I can meet someone today and get my breakthrough from what the person will show me. It can come at anytime of our life. The thing here is, we dont know when we actually meet the right person that can help change our lives. We have to pay attention to everyone and everything around us, to notice when the right person is around us. In addition, we should not be in a hurry to ask for a favor in places where we would ask for tutoring. Some folks ruin life changing opportuniteis for quick favors.

[Jody.Drummer]

That's for sure, when we have many connections, it can open up better opportunities for someone. An example that often occurs in my environment is that many people lose out in the competition for jobs, and sometimes this happens because there are people who have connections with the bosses of a company, so it is easier for them to join a company that is looking for workers. In addition, by having many connections, we can gain new knowledge or skills, and that can be a good model for us in the future. Perhaps it is like the saying, a thousand friends are too few, but one enemy is too many.

[rachael9385]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

Networking is very important,  sometimes what you need in life is coming in contact with someone that can give you the right informations that you need to be successful. Some people say they are in an environment where meeting people is hard, well, the Internet has bridged that gap, you can get in contact with people in other countries to get opportunities.

[Agbe]

It is very important to meet new people and create relationships that can lead you a lot of opportunities. I see a lot of people nowadays saying that they are introverts and they are not social, meaning that they don't create relationships or meet new people, that's a backward way of thinking in this time and age. You need to connect with others for exposure and also to get new ideas that can be helpful to them.

[Makus]

Building connections and networking is very important because it opens up better opportunities for us. sometimes you need to come in contact with other people for you to make a change or build something new for yourself. success only comes to those that make moves to achieve it, expanding your network is one of the ways you can grow, if you don't interact and meet other people there's no way you would get certain opportunities. Meeting some people can make your life easier and stress free because they can share their ideas that can help you expand.

[Fara Chan]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

It's a worthwhile path for anyone to achieve the best position in life, making it easier to work and generate more income. I also quite support such efforts because networking with the right people who are already successful in certain fields is crucial, as it can at least propel us to a better place in life. So, it's definitely worth pursuing as long as we recognize that our own skills and public networks are still very limited and need to be expanded for greater benefit.

Networking is very important,  sometimes what you need in life is coming in contact with someone that can give you the right informations that you need to be successful. Some people say they are in an environment where meeting people is hard, well, the Internet has bridged that gap, you can get in contact with people in other countries to get opportunities.

What you're saying is quite logical, because these days the internet can be a first-line solution for connecting with more people, even though the response and feedback we experience are slightly different from those we encounter in person. I also use the internet more for this purpose because it has become a powerful bridge for everyone, eliminating serious barriers to building anything, whether it's a business or other pursuit that can generate profit for ourselves without inconvenience to others.

[Pi-network314159]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

Not all successfully people knew their helper at the right time, but as nature permit it to be, we take it that when we meet our helper is the right time even if it is at 70 years. Sometimes we might not be able to meet our destiny helper because of some certain forces, and until this spell has been broken we would be struggling all through our life. Sometimes even till death and people se it as natural, But that will be another discussion for another day. But what I am trying to say is that knowing your helper does not mean it's the right time.

I agree with you, successful people build a strong network and this network involved trust, sincerity or honesty. This are the key factor of keeping a strong network and this will make you succeed. Because a person that doesn't trust you in his network can not entrust you with a reasonable amount to do business with. But when you are trustworthy then your friends can vouch for you and entrust big fund without having a second thought.

[dezoel]

That's for sure, when we have many connections, it can open up better opportunities for someone. An example that often occurs in my environment is that many people lose out in the competition for jobs, and sometimes this happens because there are people who have connections with the bosses of a company, so it is easier for them to join a company that is looking for workers. In addition, by having many connections, we can gain new knowledge or skills, and that can be a good model for us in the future. Perhaps it is like the saying, a thousand friends are too few, but one enemy is too many.

This is the way hiring happens these days and it's very common. Even if you are not getting hired because you are the nephew or something, you just get hired because you have a friend there. Nepotism is a big trouble in our world of course, but everyone uses their networks, so you can't really get hired if you know absolutely nobody in the business itself, you may just be old colleagues or something at the lowest but you have to know, otherwise you are not going to get the job 90% of the time.

[rangga28]

That's for sure, when we have many connections, it can open up better opportunities for someone. An example that often occurs in my environment is that many people lose out in the competition for jobs, and sometimes this happens because there are people who have connections with the bosses of a company, so it is easier for them to join a company that is looking for workers. In addition, by having many connections, we can gain new knowledge or skills, and that can be a good model for us in the future. Perhaps it is like the saying, a thousand friends are too few, but one enemy is too many.

This is the way hiring happens these days and it's very common. Even if you are not getting hired because you are the nephew or something, you just get hired because you have a friend there. Nepotism is a big trouble in our world of course, but everyone uses their networks, so you can't really get hired if you know absolutely nobody in the business itself, you may just be old colleagues or something at the lowest but you have to know, otherwise you are not going to get the job 90% of the time.

If one path is closed, there are many other paths to take to change one's destiny. The recruitment system mentioned is commonplace and only benefits a select few, and I believe it's only a path for those with connections.

I often see people from ordinary families with no connections to government or corporate institutions, but with determination and agility, they often succeed by building their own businesses. Going to the market every morning and observing the activity and money flow there might be motivating, and there's plenty of room to explore. There, you don't need help from others to find work; you simply become one of the sellers among others, which builds your mentality and fosters connections with other traders. Therefore, work shouldn't always be confined to government or corporate roles; building your own business is much more elegant.

[slapper]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

Not all successfully people knew their helper at the right time, but as nature permit it to be, we take it that when we meet our helper is the right time even if it is at 70 years. Sometimes we might not be able to meet our destiny helper because of some certain forces, and until this spell has been broken we would be struggling all through our life. Sometimes even till death and people se it as natural, But that will be another discussion for another day. But what I am trying to say is that knowing your helper does not mean it's the right time.

I agree with you, successful people build a strong network and this network involved trust, sincerity or honesty. This are the key factor of keeping a strong network and this will make you succeed. Because a person that doesn't trust you in his network can not entrust you with a reasonable amount to do business with. But when you are trustworthy then your friends can vouch for you and entrust big fund without having a second thought.

Who is granted access to networks where "big funds" even exist to be entrusted? This is not just about being trustworthy. It's about proximity to the people with resources. And, that proximity gets determined by class, education, geography, existing social capital. Things you don't control.

So when you say successful people build strong networks, you are describing an outcome and calling it a strategy. How did they get access to build those networks, to begin with? Because most of the people are trustworthy and sincere. That's not the thing that's limiting here. The limiting factor is an opportunity structure. Always has been.

And this helper concept assumes that success is worth is the gift of others and not created by yourself. Which is sometimes true, but it's a dangerous mental model, because it makes you dependent on external validation. What happens when the helper never comes? You just accept failure as how it is?

Networks are effective if you have something to offer in exchange. If you're only considering what you can get out of your network, you've already gotten this all wrong. Value flows both directions or the connection dies. That's just how it is.

[sana54210]

If one path is closed, there are many other paths to take to change one's destiny. The recruitment system mentioned is commonplace and only benefits a select few, and I believe it's only a path for those with connections.

I often see people from ordinary families with no connections to government or corporate institutions, but with determination and agility, they often succeed by building their own businesses. Going to the market every morning and observing the activity and money flow there might be motivating, and there's plenty of room to explore. There, you don't need help from others to find work; you simply become one of the sellers among others, which builds your mentality and fosters connections with other traders. Therefore, work shouldn't always be confined to government or corporate roles; building your own business is much more elegant.

Honestly if you can find your first job, rest will become easier depending on the job and the company. Because if you do find a decent place, not like big or anything but like a place that doesn't have mobbing and toxic culture, then you are going to work hard and be liked, and that means if you work hard and leave, then the people who you used to work for will be your network.

People who left that company before you, will be in places that can hire you, and people who stayed after you will be recommendation letters. So long story short, network is people who you worked with, if you do not have any people who are up in places in your family. Obviously if you have rich or high network family member, then that is simpler.

[Asiska02]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

When growing and hustling to have a means of sustenance, one would always seek for the best possible means to grow bigger and better than they are, and this can only be achieved through hard work and determination. Having a good network will also help because it gives you room to be more challenging and focus more on the goal. Opportunities do come along the journey, one should always be ready to tap into them because some of them only come once in a while and you won’t see it happening again. Some opportunities come but once and one should always be ready to appreciate one that comes for them. Building network should not be underrated, it should also be amongst the focus when growing.

[Davidvictorson]

most successful people reached to where they are because they knew the right people at the right time and those right people gave them the opportunity of their lifetime of course successful people did more than just build their network they also worked hard for when that opportunity came

They say your network determines your net-worth. However, for you to be in the right circle where your net-worth increases, you must have something of value to offer. Successful people hang around other successful people because they know they have something that they can offer. It is mutually beneficial relationship or to put it in another way, it is a symbiotic relationship. Therefore, don't just strive to widen your network, first improve on yourself and as Brian Tracy puts it, be a high-valued individual and watch how your will be called an "over-night success".

[Alonso_]

Just be careful to not sell your soul to those right people at the right time. The world is full of opportunities of every kinds, but not every of them should be embraced, especially thinking on long term outcomes. Some opportunities look great on the present moment and thinking on short term financial returns, but what are the consequences for real in the future? Values and principles shouldn't be for sale, and if you are invited to put them aside for material rewards, refuse the proposal.

How do you mean to be careful not to sell your soul, how does someone sell their soul when you’re trying to widen your network which I can understand they’re talking about having more friend and people who have connections, well I believe it all depends on the kind of people that you meet that will determine what you’re talking about, I believe there are people who can do anything for money, well there are also people who can’t do anything for money, everyone have their preferences and have different interests in life, but there are some careers in life that you will obviously want connections to be more successful and thrive in that regards, you can’t be in the position to eventually tell people what they will refuse, because everyone knows what is good and bad for themselves.

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