Networking doesn’t have to feel like a painful game of trying to impress strangers. In fact, you can make it fun! One of the best hacks I’ve learned is to focus on building real connections instead of just handing out business cards. Start by asking genuine questions about the other person’s job or passions—people love talking about themselves. Listen more than you talk, and remember their name (because, let’s face it, no one remembers “Hey, I met that guy at a party.”). But here’s the secret: follow up. Send a message the next day, just to say thanks for the chat and maybe share something useful you talked about. Doing that shows you actually care. The best part? It’s not about having the most contacts, but having a strong circle of people who know and trust you. So, get out there, be genuinely interested, and start making connections that feel real—because that’s how you build a network that actually helps you in the long run.
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