exitstrategy

So, I just had a networking event and it sucked. I don’t like networking. I understand why it is so valuable. You need to get out there and meet new people. Because, ultimately they can help you in your career or your life. Or, if they cannot help you themselves, they may know someone who can, and so on.

Yes, in theory networking is great. But, in practice, I just don’t have the patience. Say you meet a “contact.” Well, at this age, it is years before they can really help you. And, it seems to be the same sorry saps that go to these networking events: i.e. the ones who need the contacts themselves. Yes, the competition. Or, put another way, the dead weight.

I am a fan of the quick fix. I invented the “get rich quick” scheme. I mean clearly I did not invent it as that would have probably taken time to develop. But you know what I mean. In order to really get a benefit from networking, you have to do it consistently and over a long period of time. Who can wait that long?

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