The Most Efficient Way to Network
Summary
- I learned the value of networking by investing significant time with a few valuable individuals rather than spreading myself thinly across many.
- I discovered that simply exchanging business cards isn't effective; it's much more beneficial to focus on deep relationships with a select few.
- Go deep rather than wide when building networks; it's better to spend quality time with five people to learn a skill than to give a hundred people ten minutes of surface-level interaction.
- You should aim to gain something back when giving your time to others in a networking context, primarily by learning new skills from them.
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How To Take Action
To really make the most out of networking, I would suggest investing time with a few valuable individuals. Instead of just collecting business cards, which isn't effective, focus on deep relationships with a select few. It's better to go deep rather than wide when building networks.
Here's what to do:
Identify Key Individuals: Pick out five individuals who you believe have skills or knowledge that could help you grow. Make sure these are people who you also think you can bring value to.
Quality Time Over Quantity: Schedule meaningful time with them. Instead of quick, shallow meet-ups, plan longer sessions where you can really dive into meaningful conversations.
Learn and Provide Value: Go into each interaction with the aim of learning a new skill or gaining insights. But also think about what you can offer them. Relationships are two-way streets, so think about your own unique skills and knowledge you can share.
Follow Up Meaningfully: After your meetings, always follow up with something valuable. It could be a resource, an article, or even just a thoughtful recap of your conversation with additional ideas.
Maintain the Relationship: Keep in touch regularly, not just when you need something. Share updates, ask for their opinions, and always look for ways to contribute to their success as they contribute to yours.
By focusing on quality interactions and mutual growth, you'll build a network that really contributes to personal and professional development. Remember, it's not about how many people you know, but how well you know them and what you can learn from each other.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"The way I learned was by going at networking with people"
– Alex Hormozi
"But not just meeting and getting business cards like that's it doesn't work, no one cares"
– Alex Hormozi
"It would be better for you to give five people that are valuable a significant amount of your time"
– Alex Hormozi
"To get something back the hopes that you can learn a skill from them"
– Alex Hormozi
"Than to give a 100 people 10 minutes so go deep with the few that is worth doing"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
the way I Learned was by going at networking with people but not just meeting and getting business cards like that's it doesn't work no one cares it would be better for you to give five people that are valuable a significant amount of your time to get something back the hopes that you can learn a skill from them than to give a 100 people 10 minutes so go deep with the few that is worth doing
