- Start by finding something you can use as leverage. As Naval has pointed out, that could be capital, labor, code, or content. Through my posts on Weibo and Twitter and through podcasting, I met like-minded people online. Those connections opened the door to a whole series of opportunities.
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Use the time you would spend at traditional networking events to build a community that means something to you. Instead of going to conferences with hundreds or thousands of attendees, organize small gatherings around your own interests and draw in people who share them. You get to meet the people you want to know, and others who are looking for closer connections get a chance to make them too.
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Take care of your physical and mental health. Nobody wants to spend all day with someone who is always ailing and drains everyone around them. Lead by example with a healthy way of living and a positive attitude.
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Put yourself in open, diverse settings. Talk to people in different fields, try activities across a range of interests, and travel to out-of-the-way places and chat with locals. Learn to ask questions and to listen. Over time, you will learn to strike up a conversation with anyone.
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Spend more time with people you feel at ease around. Thank the people who have helped you, and show affection to the people you miss. If a happy memory with a friend comes to mind, reach out and share it. If you come across an article or video a friend might enjoy, send it their way. If there is someone you would like to meet, introduce yourself. You cannot force a relationship, but you can do your part.
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Tell the world what you want, and do not be shy about asking for advice or help. When you ask for help, keep these points in mind. ① Be precise and specific about what you need. ② Explain why you are asking and what you hope to achieve. ③ Once someone offers a solution, thank them and keep them posted on your progress. ④ Make it as easy as possible for them to help.
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Taking the initiative to make your own luck is a mindset, but what works will vary from person to person. Try things, make mistakes, and find your own way to make good fortune more likely.
Original post by @翊瑄Camellia