Would you like to be known as a generous connector? Of course, you would.

Would you like to be considered a source of information and opportunities? That’d be great too.

How do you make this happen? It’s simple.

Tell everyone you know that if they need anything … anything at all … to let you know. Clients. Information. Staff. Vendors. Whatever.

Tell them that you have a vast and growing network.  And, while you cannot guarantee it can help them, let them know you would like to try.

And whether or not you’re able to succeed, this will give you an opportunity to tap into your network and find ways to help others.

From this, in time, you will get the reputation of being a wonderful resource. And this is something that will serve to attract people to want to connect with you, thereby growing your network.

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Eighty thousand people. That’s eight and four zeroes. Brian Miller, author, speaker and TEDx magician, read that over your lifetime this is how many people you’ll meet and interact with.

At first, Miller didn’t believe that figure. So, he did the math. It came out to about three new people each day of your life. He didn’t believe that either. So, he started to pay close attention. Soon Miller was convinced.

Then he pondered a question to himself: “Will I use those opportunities today to make my life, and the lives of the people I meet, better? The answer he had was less than positive. That became a life-changing moment, which he details in his book Three New People.

But you can consider that question, too. What are you doing with the people that come into your life each day? Are they just squandered opportunities? Or, are you capitalizing on building new relationships? Perhaps that question can be life changing for you too.

This world has more than its share of envy and jealousy. None of this serves anyone. So, resist those feelings as they simply position you with the masses.

Rather, be extraordinary. Find it in your heart to be truly happy for others.

If someone gets a raise or promotion, become giddy for them as if it were your own.

When they get that great house, the one even better than yours, smile for them as they no doubt earned it.

When they find true love, share in their joy and let it warm your soul too.

After all, envy and jealousy will rob you of vital energy. But sharing in the joy of others will serve to lift you and stoke your passion.

Remember, the good fortune of others doesn’t diminish your opportunity for it. Rather it provides a beacon of hope that goodness is out there for you too.

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