保持你的人脈網小而有意義

對於人脈網的研究明確顯示：高品質的連接比弱的聯系更有價值。這意味著一個更大的人脈網並不一定更好。

如果你的人脈網不能幫助你建立更深層、更真實的關係，那麼也許是時候縮小它了。從你的優先順序開始。你的時間是如何與你的目標一致的？

例如，每月與遠距離的連絡人的午餐會給你的生活帶來價值嗎？你參加多年的會議對你有幫助嗎？如果沒有，就放棄它。

接下來，想想你想培養的關係。你想花更多的時間和什麼類型的人在一起？他們是你目前正在投入精力的人嗎？如果沒有，製定一個計畫來改變你投資的時間。

當你縮小你的內心圈子，你會開始把自己想像成你的環境和事業的建築師。

Keep Your Network Small and Meaningful

The research on networking is clear: High-quality connections are more valuable than weak ties. That means a bigger network is not necessarily better.

If your network isn’t helping you forge deeper, more authentic relationships, it may be time to shrink it. Start by taking stock of your priorities. Is how you’re spending your time aligned with your goals?

For example, does that monthly lunch with a distant contact add value to your life? Does that conference you’ve attended for years actually help you? If not, drop it.

Next, think about the relationships you want to cultivate. What types of people do you want to spend more time with? Are they the types of people you’re currently devoting your energy to? If not, make a plan to change who you’re investing time in.

As you shrink your inner circle, you’ll begin thinking of yourself as the architect of your environment and your career.