You ever been in a place where you feel stuck; A place where you know your feet are moving but you just aren’t getting anywhere. You ever experienced what may feel like a plateau? It’s like you were headed the right direction but now something has changed. You feel things have slowed up a bit.
Well, guess what? That’s normal. Whether you’re a business owner, a professional, or a student trying to master something, we all hit places in life that make us feel complacent and comfortable. However, just because you feel this way, that doesn’t mean you have to stay in that space.
“Spice it up.” As they say in regards to relationships when things have gotten a little “boring”. It’s the exact same principle with everything else. Switching things up and stepping outside your comfort zone is critical if you want to obtain the things that you don’t have already.
Consider networking. Now, I know networking sometimes sounds like a scary things. The word alone can even bring a bit of anxiety into the picture. Many times the thought of meeting new people isn’t oh so exciting. But it’s oh so rewarding when you connect with the right people.
Imagine owning your own youth sports training camp and attending an upscale gym regularly, where many professionals train, and running into a professional athlete. Guess what, if you connect with them, it may have the potential to change your life or upscale your business.
Or maybe you started your own clothing line and you need to put it in stores. You decide to attend an event and you meet one or two people that have storefronts. Opportunity meets preparation every time.
So maybe you’ve been hiding in your own bubble for too long. It may just be your time to try something new. This may be a season for networking. Maybe you’re struggling with the mindset to get out there and do it. Well, here’s some tips for you.
Ways to Improve Your Networking Skills
- Building relationships.
- Keeping in contact.
- Leverage on influential connections.
- Staying positive.
- Improve your emailing skills.
- Go in with no expectations.
- Focus your efforts.
- Work on your communication skills.
How to Network
- Look for the right people. Connect with professionals who can offer the specific help you need.
- Be proactive.
- Offer assistance.
- Cultivate personal contacts online.
- Attend company events.
- Follow up after events.
- Develop an elevator pitch.
I hope these help you to get out here and be successful this week! Just get out your own way!