Do you want more from your network? Of course, you
do. You’re not alone. Everyone does.
Everyone wants more referrals. Everyone wants to be
connected to more opportunities. Everyone seeks inroads to great, game-changing
information. And everyone wants all the other benefits that a network can
provide. So, like everyone else, you want more from your network.
What most people fails to realize, however, is that
if you want to get more from your network you need to focus on giving more to
it. Though this might seem completely counterintuitive, it’s true.
This is often referred to as the Golden Rule of
Networking and is simply stated as “Give First; Get Second.” This law is universal
and is rooted in human nature, spanning time and remaining consistent from one culture
to another.
So, if you want more from your network, begin today
infusing it with referrals, opportunities, contacts, energy and whatever else
could help others. In time, this will come back to you in plenty.
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