I often get questions about what I do for a living, what I do full-time, if I have a job, etc etc.
My answer to this question is multi-fold. I do a lot of things. I'm a hyper person and I have tons of energy to dump into tons of projects.
I wouldn't want to live any other way.
I want to always be looking forward and dreaming and working hard on my next big idea. I want to always be working hard to create a dream life around myself and be surrounded by people who want to do the same.
But isn't it hard to get these huge, lofty ideas off the ground? Isn't it hard to be free of the financial system and isn't it hard to work on all these projects at the same time?
Of course it's hard... If it wasn't hard, then everyone would do it and it wouldn't be worth the effort anyways!!
Your Network is Your Net Worth
One of the driving factors of my businesses, my investing, my traveling and my life is building my network.
I'm not a huge fan of the term networking. I think it's been overused by too many "self-help gurus" who are trying to convince you to buy some course that they've come up with.
The true way to network is not to buy some course. It's not to listen to 100 recordings by this expert or that expert.
The true way to network is to build relationships. It's to be a genuine human being with genuine interests.
You build your interests and then you share your interests with the world and the people that you meet. Some people may not like you. Some people may not like your interests.
But you will inevitably meet people who both like you and your interests and then you will click with them. You'll spark a great relationship.
And once you get that spark, you nurture it into a little flame. You nurture that little flame into a full-blown bonfire and you work hard to maintain that relationship.
You work hard to make the other person happy as well as yourself. If either one of you don't enjoy the time you spend together, then it won't work.
Relationships are tough business. They're also super subjective. Some relationships will be really easy to maintain and nurture and others will seem like climbing a mountain!!
You have to work on it though. This world of social media has changed the way we do business. It's all about who you know and how much who you know likes you as a person, influencer, investor, etc.
Have you been building meaningful relationships?
nice...agreed
I agree. I'm in a position where I may be out of a job if there are layoffs and I started to feel how important it is to have friends who can help you find so.something during hard times.
I agree. It's not what you can extract from your network it's what you can add. Life rewards participators and givers. Following.
I really enjoyed reading this post and totally agree. It is indeed about building authentic relationships instead of just "networking" around. In these modern times of technology, humanity and empathy is "the killer app". Thank you for sharing!
Great article with real value and advice!
I think making relationships gives u new ideas to grow., just appreciate the work surely they will do the same. Nice post by the way. keep going
You know what ... I just thinking despite of joy that we experience through a real relationships in the world... But the social media brings us a new opportunity to generate value. Adding value is a critical part of any kind of communication... So let's create valuable things here as well... 💪💪 And one more matter, I just designed my logo today... How do you think about it ? 🤔
@tripolemus, better late than never! We need to work on building our networks at every opportunity we have got, by utilising and valuing the precious time we have to ourselves. Its never late to connect.
yes sir i believe that be united is better than working hard alone i still remember quote written on our collage entrance '' if you wanna go faster go alone, but if you wanna go far be together ''
i believe that too. give positive energy and build a network.
I believe that too.
Give positive energy
And build a network.
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"The true way to network is to build relationships. It's to be a genuine human being with genuine interests." It is the real and unique valuable thing we can have in life. Thank you @tripolemus for this post...
The title says it all! Expanding is the way to go!
I will like to relate this to steemit. to a large extent one's success on this platform depends on how he or she interacts with the community. Building relationship is fundamental. There are cases where people get jobs and contacts based on the people they know. This might not be seen as fair but we have all benefited in some way because of our relationships
Wonderful Read! I am sharing this post on Minds.com @rushofwaves
Couldn't agree more as a traveler myself, I meet people everyhwere I go from all kinds of places and many of the locals too. To lead a life without a fixated desk job requires effort to survive. Courses are goo if they advance your knowledge in the field of your interest and help to improve the knowledge base of what you market; it can be used in your encounters.
Loved your article; whatever you do, do it with passion and sincerity:)
I strongly agree... lately people are having a hard time building meaningful relationship. Authentic relationship defines of who we are and what we are. Reward yourself with good people and life's journey will be easy because you have someone to share it with.
I agree with you, I sat in a position recently where I reviewed some of my more recent interactions with people in my various networks and realized that my approach to how I engage with my peers was not being conducive and change was needed. This post has solidified my thoughts.
It is extremely important to engage with those who show interest and share your ideas and thoughts to keep building those relationships.
I love this and fully heartedly agree! I'm an actor and networking has developed into shmoozing which has evolved into inauthenticity and superficial connection. I always want to find the relationships that are equal and exciting- I don't want to work for someone who doesn't truly want to work with me. Thanks for this post- love it!
Your post is very good
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That's absolutely true! I hate the word networking too. It signifies that we have to become someone else to please others. I believe that if you are truly yourself, you'll inevitably meet people and opportunities that will enable you to nurture the relationships in a genuine way.
Just be open, genuine and most importantly learn to correctly introduce yourself.
You're right. I agree with you. Keep it up 👍
Thank you!! I'll keep writing, I love it ;)!
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