Like they always say, "your network is your networth", I cannot in anyway but to agree with this notion because it is always at play in everyone's lives.
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So take a cup of tea as I walk you down the steps to follow in improving your network, after all, we all want huge net worth.
No man is an island like they always say. As a human, I am interdependent to another man, so are you, no matter how we try to always hail the modern thread of independency. But the issue is not about associating but the kind of association we keep and also, the kind we initiate. In our career journey, we must have come across several topics, seminars and videos that are immensely talking about the kind of association or network one has to keep for the improvement of their livelihood as a whole.
But hey, do I abandon my child hood friends because they are not adding to my net worth? I thought!
Then I got to realize that, networth does not have to deal with money, it can be your state of mind(whi) They weren't rich nor at least ready to become an entrepreneur like I always crave for but they were their to pick me up during a dip, they were there to advice me to move on, they saw my weaknesses and did not mock me and yet they had no desire to be an employer.
I think the focal point is never to stay with people who leave you neutral( and I heard nothing can be neutral, so it can only be positive or negative). At least those friends of mine did not mine couldn't advice me business related but they still add values to my life, build me up to confidence and always there to listen. Trust me, my business partners are barely emotional. So when that notion of "your network is networth" don't go about blocking people. First know their place and set priority in the time to invest with them. Instead, you give the greater of your time and energy with people who really is walking down the road to your goal. But hey, I said great of your time, I did not say all. The left over time can be shared with those people who you love to check up on or go to the movies with.
Let's cut the long story!
How to Improve Your Network
***Explore! ***
There is this funny notion that became popular here in Nigeria, which was, "A step to a thousand miles begins with your transport fee". This was really funny but very realistic. Most times, People don't go to where they want to go because of the financial cost of going to that destination. However, this shouldn't stop you from going to that seminar, Ted show or conference to mingle and meet different people in your field. We all have to make this very sacrifice to explore if we really want to grow our network/association.
Don't become a Parasite!
You heard that right! Don't try to always get something from the people you want to keep relationships with all the time. "John, I need your help", "Should I invest in this stock? ", "Can you invest in my business? "
Popping these requests to your new shots is not bad at all only if you have something to offer or rather, offer first. First give then you can request. Help them with services or things that seems difficult for them to fix, you can render your help. Don't help with expectation of them helping you back because you might end up becoming dissapointed, but help with the idea of keeping a worthy relationship.
Dance to the rhythm
Yes! Enjoy your new network and always learn to explore with them so long as it is relating to your goal. Dance to the rhythm of their presence and innovations. Flow with the process, don't over do and under do, just be your self with your burning cravings for success. That is all you need to stay motivated.
Lastly, be honest. No body likes a dishonest person and that can also be you. We hate dishonest people and yet, the slightest trace of dishonesty is found in our speech, achievements and actions. Carry the consciousness of honesty if you want honest people to grow with you.
Remember, it is not about a top notch association but an association that is interested in "your" growth.