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ALWAYS TAKE (AND INNOVATE ON) THE MEETING
“Always take the meeting” is a quip that runs through many networking guides. It is a testament to what we’re talking about in this book; you’ll never know where a connection will lead, even it takes you somewhere you didn’t expect. But I like to take this advice one step further, encouraging you to constantly push yourself to innovate on what “meetings” even mean, in addition to saying yes to potential meetings as much as you can (without burning out, of course).
CONTINUE TO INNOVATE ON THE MEETING ITSELF
While I do embrace the ethos of “always take the meeting,” I also like to continue to innovate on what meetings can—and should—even look like. Yes, a cup of coffee is a nice way to have a business ...
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