It’s not just who you know — it’s how you show up.
Knowing the "right" person can open doors. But real opportunity comes when people want to open those doors for you.
That doesn’t happen just because you know someone's name — it happens when you're the kind of person others want to see succeed.
Think back to school. The most well-liked kids weren’t necessarily the athletes or the top students. They were the ones who liked everyone else. They smiled when they saw you. They remembered your name. They asked how you were — and actually cared about the answer.
Bring that energy with you. Be curious. Be kind. Help where you can — it’s a gift that pays itself forward.
That’s how you build a real network. One that lasts.
