In the Internet, you can find many articles on Computer "Networking".But last I knew, no computer or technology ever got any of us a raise, landed us that dream job, found us that mentor who cared deeply about us and our careers or put that special joy in our lives that can only come from relationships with others.
All these great things are made possible by a completely different type of networking: human networking. And not the kind that has given "networking" a bad name -- that superficial, insincere, manipulative stuff that we all can smell a mile away. No, I'm talking about the true art of networking, based upon respectful and caring relationships that promote mutual success.
Relationships
You Can't Get There Alone
Let me start with one of the most fundamental aspects of human relationships: For each and every thing you want to achieve in life -- whether it's landing a job, earning a raise or promotion or finding that lifelong romance -- there will be at least one person on the other end deciding whether to give you or help you get what you want. Everything we do can only be accomplished through and with other people. Simply put, success, of any kind, requires relationships. Just think of the words "Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone."
If this is the way the universe works, you can see why human relationships and human networks are so important.
In this article, I offer you what I know about how human "networking," nay, connecting works. I hope you will apply what you've learned to build stronger relationships in your life -- and know that I'll be thrilled to have made a small contribution to your success. After all, you can't get there alone. We're all in this together.
All these great things are made possible by a completely different type of networking: human networking. And not the kind that has given "networking" a bad name -- that superficial, insincere, manipulative stuff that we all can smell a mile away. No, I'm talking about the true art of networking, based upon respectful and caring relationships that promote mutual success.
Relationships
You Can't Get There Alone
Let me start with one of the most fundamental aspects of human relationships: For each and every thing you want to achieve in life -- whether it's landing a job, earning a raise or promotion or finding that lifelong romance -- there will be at least one person on the other end deciding whether to give you or help you get what you want. Everything we do can only be accomplished through and with other people. Simply put, success, of any kind, requires relationships. Just think of the words "Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone."
If this is the way the universe works, you can see why human relationships and human networks are so important.
In this article, I offer you what I know about how human "networking," nay, connecting works. I hope you will apply what you've learned to build stronger relationships in your life -- and know that I'll be thrilled to have made a small contribution to your success. After all, you can't get there alone. We're all in this together.
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