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How do you connect with more people of similar interests?
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Bob Moore
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How do you connect with more people of similar interests?
Networks are an important part of life, especially as you move from the school/college environment. They can and should include
- family
- personal /school friends
- neighbors
- church/others
- parents network
- local communities/organizations
- school communities/classes/organizations
- professional networks
- on-line networks
I advocate for meetings in person vs on-line. Not saying one is better than the other - there is place for both - however from my experience (and yes I am older) there is nothing better than getting direct in-person feedback.
Once you are comfortable with you network stick with it and see if you find new/similar networks.
Hope this helps
Networks are an important part of life, especially as you move from the school/college environment. They can and should include
- family
- personal /school friends
- neighbors
- church/others
- parents network
- local communities/organizations
- school communities/classes/organizations
- professional networks
- on-line networks
I advocate for meetings in person vs on-line. Not saying one is better than the other - there is place for both - however from my experience (and yes I am older) there is nothing better than getting direct in-person feedback.
Once you are comfortable with you network stick with it and see if you find new/similar networks.
Hope this helps
Your advice was so helpful!
David
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Larry’s Answer
Networking in person or online is essential for succeeding in any field you choose to enter. But finding like-minded people to network with is the first step. I suggest you begin by asking yourself one important question: "What environment would thrill me if I could visit it?" Don't over-think the question.
Here's an example: "One night I couldn't sleep so I got up, climbed on my motorcycle and went to visit the outdoor Lincoln Memorial at 2:00 am. To my surprise there were three other people there just hanging out. We began a conversation and found that we were very alike in so many ways. My desire to visit the Lincoln Memorial in the middle of the night was an odd preference but one that was shared by those three other people. There are more logical choices of course like going to an open mic if you're a musician or a video arcade if you like video games. But my point is that there's a deeper, more subconscious level that can govern our choices and preferences. So, let your heart be your guide and go visit someplace that attracts you more than anything else. If you go there and find someone else, be bold and start up a conversation. Who knows, you might find your soul mate. And if you go somewhere and find no one, it's not a wasted trip. You will have created a powerful affirmation for yourself by taking action toward having a successful life. Make it fun and luck will follow.
Here's an example: "One night I couldn't sleep so I got up, climbed on my motorcycle and went to visit the outdoor Lincoln Memorial at 2:00 am. To my surprise there were three other people there just hanging out. We began a conversation and found that we were very alike in so many ways. My desire to visit the Lincoln Memorial in the middle of the night was an odd preference but one that was shared by those three other people. There are more logical choices of course like going to an open mic if you're a musician or a video arcade if you like video games. But my point is that there's a deeper, more subconscious level that can govern our choices and preferences. So, let your heart be your guide and go visit someplace that attracts you more than anything else. If you go there and find someone else, be bold and start up a conversation. Who knows, you might find your soul mate. And if you go somewhere and find no one, it's not a wasted trip. You will have created a powerful affirmation for yourself by taking action toward having a successful life. Make it fun and luck will follow.
Your advice was so helpful!
David
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Vidya’s Answer
Network, not just professional connections but also personal associations. You never know how secondary connections could come through.
A few avenues would be websites for start-ups on which you can volunteer your time to learn something and help a company, LinkedIn, meetup groups, family friends (make sure you ask around family if they know someone they can connect you to- this resource is often overlooked), undergrad friends' network- this worked really well in my personal experience. Hope this helps!
A few avenues would be websites for start-ups on which you can volunteer your time to learn something and help a company, LinkedIn, meetup groups, family friends (make sure you ask around family if they know someone they can connect you to- this resource is often overlooked), undergrad friends' network- this worked really well in my personal experience. Hope this helps!
Thank you!
David