Networking is like collecting lobang. Sometimes, the most unlikely people you got to know can turn out to be of great assistance to you, or even shape your life.
I was at Miss Totoro's wedding last year, and took the initiative to chat up with an old friend. From our casual chat, I ended up asking the contact number of one of his friends who solved something that I couldn't.
On another occassion, I went to Mr Sniper's house for Thanksgiving dinner. And that is where I first saw my broker whom I seldom contact unless its regarding payment. He handed me some very sound advice like "treat stocks like prostitutes" and mistakes I should avoid. That dinner ended up changing my investing strategy, and did worked for me to some extent.
Joe has recently spoken to me about his SUPER insurance agent. Someone who has suceeded in gathering multiple sources of income. I liked talking to successful people, they always have a new insight to offer. Hope I get to meet him someday.
Mr FlyAirplane and Mr WaterTap are well-known lobang kings in my department. They have plenty to offer about where to buy the cheapest furniture, good places to park your money, strategies for bank loans etc....
There are stock players who had the advantage by having contacts in a company.
And people who are introduced new opportunities by people they do not know.
Get to know more friends, and your life will get much easier.
Leverage on their expertise.
And let them leverage on yours too.
Wouldn't life be easier if you know at least 1 doctor, 1 technician, 1 entrepeneur, 1 designer, 1 computer expert etc.... personally?
Successful people are never afraid of building networks.
Expand your social circle today!
1 comment:
who's mr watertap?!
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