{"id":55691,"date":"2021-12-04T00:26:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T04:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=55691"},"modified":"2021-12-13T01:12:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T05:12:25","slug":"the-importance-of-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Networking: You Are Not Self-Made"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is networking absolutely necessary for success? How can networking with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hiring-the-right-people\/\">right people<\/a> help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/steps-to-achieve-your-goals\/\">achieve your goals<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-build-connections-with-others\/\">building connections with others<\/a> is unnecessary because some successful people are described as \u201cself-made.\u201d According to Brian Tracy, however, a totally self-made person is a myth. Even entrepreneurs who started their empires from virtually nothing relied on family, friends, financial backers, and customers to build their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/importance-of-networking-in-business\/\">the importance of networking<\/a> with the right people cannot be underestimated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-connections-with-the-right-people\">Build Connections With the Right People\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of networking cannot be underestimated: the right people can help open doors to opportunities or to provide emotional or moral support. The right kind of help can save you years of hard work and fast-track your achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s therefore important to build and nurture your relationships in three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) At work: <\/strong>Whatever field or business you\u2019re in, Tracy says that you\u2019re essentially in customer service. Your job is to meet the needs of those who play a role in your advancement and those who rely on you: your boss, co-workers, staff, customers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/bargaining-power-of-suppliers-understanding-michael-porter\/\">suppliers<\/a>. Be a team player by doing what\u2019s expected of you, knowing your priorities, and genuinely offering to help others. (Shortform note: Tracy writes what you should <em>do<\/em> as a team player, but he doesn\u2019t describe what you should <em>be<\/em>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-ideal-team-player\"><em>The Ideal Team Player<\/em><\/a>, author Patrick Lencioni describes a team player as someone who is humble (putting the success of the team above personal interests), hungry (driven to do more), and smart when it comes to dealing with other people. Read more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-ideal-team-player\">full guide<\/a> to the book.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) In your industry: <\/strong>Tracy notes that some of the best people you can associate with may not be within your organization, so venture out of your workplace and get involved in industry associations and business organizations. Volunteer for committees then do your work well. Those you impress today might be able to open doors for you tomorrow. (Shortform note: If the idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-network\/\">building a network<\/a> throughout your industry intimidates you, you can treat it as a big goal that you can break down into smaller goals. For example, resolve to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/atomic-habits\/chapter-1\">make one new industry connection each week<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) At home: <\/strong>Tracy stresses <em>not<\/em> to take your loved ones for granted. Be sure to explain why you have to put in long hours at work and make it up to them in the future. Having a happy, supportive home life can motivate you to do better in the outside world. On the other hand, having problems at home can negatively affect you, distracting you from work and draining your energy. (Shortform note: Tracy says that a happy home life can lead to a better work life, but the two actually <em>reinforce<\/em> each other. Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/08\/090824115911.htm\">employees who are engaged at work carry those positive feelings back home<\/a> and are more satisfied with their home life.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-the-right-person-for-other-people\">Be the \u201cRight Person\u201d for Other People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the ninth step typically involves identifying people who can help you reach your career goals (like your boss and co-workers) or your health goals (like doctors, if you have underlying health conditions), it also means evaluating what <em>you<\/em> bring to the table, especially when it comes to your personal relationships. Tracy advises that you think about the qualities that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-relationships-2\/\">improve your relationships<\/a>, like patience, humility, attentiveness, and warmth, and practice them until they become second nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: You should think about what you bring to the table because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kathycaprino\/2016\/10\/12\/hate-networking-just-stop-it-and-start-connecting-instead\/?sh=2dc87081419b\">networking should be mutually beneficial<\/a>. Be sure to have something to offer the people that you connect with instead of just thinking about what they can do for you.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is networking absolutely necessary for success? How can networking with the right people help you achieve your goals? You might think that building connections with others is unnecessary because some successful people are described as \u201cself-made.\u201d According to Brian Tracy, however, a totally self-made person is a myth. Even entrepreneurs who started their empires from virtually nothing relied on family, friends, financial backers, and customers to build their businesses. 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