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Many experts affirm that to be rich and famous, you must
first have good connections or relationships in the business or industry that
you plan to be working in. This is true; you need to be noticed by people who
can pull strings or arrange opportunities for you to ply your trade and let
people know that you are god at what you do, and being introduced to the right
people is always a major asset. However, it is also important not just to rely
on people just for the sake of their connections alone; social climbers are
often frowned on in most societies, because these kinds of people tend to seek
connections with others solely for their own personal gain. By learning to
foster a network of people who you can genuinely relate to, you will be able to
achieve more results in both improving your standing with them, as well as
improving yourself for the better.
There are actually two kinds of relationships that any
person may forge with another. The first of these relationships mainly revolves
around give and take, while the second is established due to personal choice.
There are many advantages of each type of relationship, although the former
tends to reap more financial advantages, while the latter is mainly for
personal reasons. Giving and taking is
an integral part of any relationship, and often serves as one of its basis.
Frequently taking something – whether it is a physical possession, learning a
skill – from someone else, common courtesy also demands that you give or
provide something of value to the person, in order to allow you to keep on
learning or receiving things from him. This, however, should not be the
cornerstone of your relationships, as you should establish some sort of rapport
with the person on a more personal level as well. Striking up a friendship, and
therefore a connection, with the person, tends to have much more advantages for
both parties rather than simply forging an alliance due to similar interests or
goals.
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There are many types of relationships that do not even
require a give or take relationship, and this is one of the best connections
that you can enjoy. Because there is no requirement to provide things for other
people, nor is there the urgency to receive anything from the other party,
anything that is exchanged between the two people are done mainly out of
friendship or love. Being in this kind of relationship allows you to become
more attentive and more attuned to the feelings and problems of the other
person in question.
With this kind of relationship, you are no longer governed
by personal gain or financial gain. Instead, you are concerned for the well
being of the other person simply because of the friendship or the love that you
share. Being more concerned about the other person’s needs enables you to grow
as a person; you are more susceptible to other people’s feelings, and you learn
that being in a relationship does not necessarily need to have any foreseeable
advantage, but that you can enter into a relationship just to enjoy the other
person’s company, thereby improving your empathy. Moreover, you can also
improve your attitude and character according to the person’s opinions
regarding that matter. By using their suggestions and advices to become a
better person, you also improve your attitude towards other people that you meet
and interact with. Forming connections and relationships with other people are
almost a guarantee, especially in modern society. Some of these relationships
can be used to improve oneself financially or politically, but it is bonds made
out of friendship and love that bests increases one’s personal
self-development, and enriches their values in the process.
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