"When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self."
- Confucius
Something funny happens when you show up EARLY to an event… you meet all the go-getters. Something also INTERESTING also happens when you stay late… you meet all the social superstars!
People tend to be HESITANT to be the first to a party or the last to leave. As humans, we want to be ACCEPTED and thus we like to "blend into the crowd" when we go to events, parties, socials, mixers, etc. The CHALLENGE, of course, is who remembers the person that showed up late and left early??
FEAR in social settings is EASILY overcome by increasing the number of friends and associates that you have. The more people you know… the easier it is to BLEND into any crowd.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Remember that is it more DIFFICULT to create meaningful bonds and have worthwhile discussion amongst large groups of people. The DISTRACTIONS are unlimited and the focus in very limited.
By arriving early and staying late, you are able to FOCUS discussions and build bonds with people during those pre- and post-event periods. The few people at the event will be easy to meet, chat with, and learn more about. Additionally, you will create an ALLY during the mass rush of the event and be able to use the new contact to make connections with THEIR circle of influence.
Becoming a "networking ninja" is not DIFFICULT, rather strategic. Plan to BUILD strong relationships in the early and late stages of the events, and in the middle, just enjoy it. See your friends, have light chats about sports, business and weather, while preparing yourself to put you game face on for later!
Cheers,
Zach
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