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Carolyn Smagalski
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of Attraction
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"We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected
by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic
fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as
results..." wrote Herman Melville.
Napoleon Hill called it the "Power of the Master Mind." This
is the meshing of the minds, knowledge and spirits of two or
more people for the attainment of a common purpose. Energy
that is created through this blending of mind and spirit has
an exponential effect. It fires us toward our target, like
an arrow to a bulls-eye.
The Dalai Lama has spoken of this connectedness between
people: "Consider the following. We humans are social beings.
We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We
survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or
not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not
benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly
surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of
our relationships with others." There is, therefore, a
natural affinity to interact with each other in a synergistic
relationship that stimulates our minds and supports our
actions.
To produce a positive, harmonious system that nourishes
growth, you must bond with others in your business and
personal life. Networking should be a part of your daily
activity. In the business sector, use your creativity to
build these networks.
Attending functions and handing out business cards is
certainly the most common form of networking. Your business
card should be in a plain font that is easy to read. Black
type on a clean white background works best. You may wish to
add some splashy graphics, but be certain they do not
interfere with your contact information. Your name and phone
number, as well as the name of your business, should stand out
prominently on the card. If you have a retail or wholesale
business that is open to the public, include your address. A
URL address and email address are also helpful additions to
your business card. Add a brief description of what you do
under your name or at the bottom of the card. If you hold
distinctive honors you would like to advertise, you may wish
to add them tastefully to the backside of the card.
Seasoned networkers will carry a good digital camera with them
to functions, and have their picture taken with the most
prominent people in the business. They then make a hard-copy
print, frame it, and send it to the prominent person with a
brief note about the event, recalling their brief meeting. In
most cases, the prominent person will display the photo in a
place of prominence, and you gain immediate recognition among
his closest network of people. You also have the opportunity
to submit the photo to newspapers, trade publications, or
magazines that have interest in the prominent figure. If you
are photographed in numerous outstanding situations, your
inclusion in the photo will begin to attract the attention of
people who will offer you opportunities.
Local newspapers are always looking for stories of interest
for the paper; make it a habit to do write-ups about your
latest activities, and submit them to the editorial division.
Your columns may fall on deaf ears in the beginning, but when
they have a slow news day, you are bound to be in the paper.
A synergistic relationship is born. These recommendations may
seem small and insignificant, but can yield big pay-offs when
done with consistency. Most people do not even send email
notes of acknowledgement after an important event, so even
that small gesture can draw attention. If you send an email
and offer your services, you may be surprised at how often you
are included in future events. Share your actions and your
dreams, and build bonds that will be productive for yourselves
and those whom you serve.
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