Back in the summer, my coach told me to read Never Eat Alone. So I did. It's a great book, it simply spells out how to start, develop and maintain a network through social interaction with the idea of creating that network through generosity and passion which means you not only getting what you want, but you make sure that the people who are important to you get what they want, too. I'd already used some of his techniques to start to expand my network, but recently the author - Keith Ferrazzi - set up an on-line social networking site that enabled people to connect and thus develop the techniques outlined in the book.
Recentl,y, I joined the site and also the newly formed London group. Last night, we went out for our first meal; we met at a bar in Paddington Street and then went on to Hardy's Restaurant. Time passed quickly, conversation swayed this way and that, it felt like we'd known each other for years. Passionate conversation, a mainstay of Keith's book, was very evident and I got to know 5 new people who I want to meet again and I'm sure we'll be able to help each other in the future. This was Keith's book in action, and it was great to see.
Get the book, read it, join the website! Start expanding that network!
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