How to Become Insanely Well-Connected - Thrive Global

Spending time with phenomenal achievers is one of the most effective ways to expand the scope of your ambitions. It's also a great way to interject excitement and inspiration into your life. Make a habit out of getting in touch with these people. And do it often. Soon you will be the person others come to with wide eyes and a host of admiring quest

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In a First Round Review article titled “How to Become Insanely Well-Connected,” Chris Fralic of First Round Capital says that he reserves one hour each week for follow-ups and outreach, most of which include appreciations. I recommend that you do the same. Just as with gratitude, giving appreciation should be as specific as possible, as in this exa

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Note: Match people against their social velocity. Some people are extroverted, some introverted. The introverts do better with other introverts in your network. And less will mean more to them in terms of how many people you introduce them to. These people may feel overwhelmed if they have too many contacts; they have learned over the years how to

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On helping: "Imagine if for every person you met, you thought of some way to help them, something you could do for them? And you looked at it in a way that entirely benefited them and not you. The cumulative effect this would have over time would be profound: You'd learn a great deal by solving diverse problems. You'd develop a reputation for being... See more