Re: Networking
han,
I'll make a longer reply to this later, but specifically wrt business, networking is such a huge factor and I can't overemphasize the importance of it. I am good at it but don't particularly like it. So, I end up doing as much as I have to, but could do a lot more. I know a lot of people who really focus on this and it is amazing how much you can acommplish with little talent, experience, or knowledge if you just contstantly focus on networking.
On a semi-related note, I read this anecdote somewhere about Barry Diller (billionaire CEO of IAC, major media mogul). Apparently through much of his career, he would start every day making a phone call for a minute or two to ten people on his contact list. Just a quick "hey, haven't talked in a while, just wanted to check in." Then when he called people for favors, it was much less out of the blue and a much greater likelihood of them helping him out.
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