How to Know Everyone
Many people me tell me I seem to know “everybody”?. I started thinking lately about how I got that way. I like to hang out in different circles with others who love people and are nice people themselves. I find creating good relationships rewarding. Doing so in different “circles”? exposes me to a diverse group of interesting people. If I need to find someone, I just ask someone in one of the circles who they know. I end up being introduced to their key people/friends who, by the way, tend to be competent and nice themselves. And so the circle grows. I also enjoy helping others whenever I can. A bit of kindness not only goes a long way, it actually helps make me a genuinely happier person. Happy people tend to hang out with other happy people. So, my secret, it seems, is to simply be what my parents taught me to be nice to others mixed with the golden rule.
December 20th, 2006 at 5:45 pm
Agreed. Be nice, or at the very least… be polite :-). Surround yourself with good people and you will do well.
December 21st, 2006 at 9:31 am
All one has to do is go to one of Richard’s networking events and meet all the friendly and helpful people. I believe you see what you want to see. I have a friend that told me the people in Durham were not friendly. I have to disagree. From the person at the butcher shop to my hair stylist to the person at the subway station that saved us $2.00 by giving me a hint…people really do try to help people.
Even in my family, I believe it takes a village to raise a child. I made sure I introduced my daughters to lots of people and showed them how to ask for help and know that people do want to help them grow. I’ve never been disappointed at the life lessons they have learned and how people have helped my daughters.
Christmas is the time of year when people do show their best spirit, but by getting out there you can keep passing it on.
December 22nd, 2006 at 10:28 am
I love the story, you are a connector, but a happy one. We will have fun in the coming years. Thank you for your connections and happy friends.
Regards Neal
December 29th, 2006 at 10:59 am
Richard, you could not have stated it better!You are a good example of this theory…keep up your fine work in the community.All the best in 2007.
February 15th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hi, there. The world has a shortage of polite and helpful people. There is no sense in being a part of that group since that is exactly what you will attract in life. Well said … what goes around, comes around. (Or is that about carousels?)
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:15 am
Ah Networking - its the name of the game. Richard is excellent at it. It’s all about building realtionships - besides there are so many wonderful people out there there is never a dull moment.