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If you don't like what I'm sayin'? Fine
But don't close it, always keep an open mind
A man who fails to listen is blind
We only got one right left in the world today
Let me have it or throw The Constitution away.
- A song by Ice T
While reading a article on "How to network at Startup events" I came across this incredibly profound quote by Steve Jobs. Here is the snippet :
Networking is very personality driven and for several folks, networking doesn't come naturally. Lots of people are simply shy and apprehensive of approaching strangers and starting a conversation. Making small talk is difficult for many people and the awkwardness simply shows. “Aise kaise kisi se bhi jaake baat karu ? Aur kya baat karu ? “. If you ever have gone through such thoughts, then don't worry, you aren't alone. But more than seeking solace in the fact that there are others in the same boat, you should try to work on developing your networking skills.
Here’re a few tips:
1) First and foremost, you’ll need to try and overcome the fear and apprehension of networking with strangers. Since this is an inherent personality trait, you’ll need to work hardest on it. One of the tips that comes to mind is the following excerpt from Steve Job’s graduation speech at Stanford:
Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked.
