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Bill Clinton mastered this principle long before he became President. As a 22-year-old student, he developed the habit of sitting down each evening and writing down the names of everyone he had met that day on note cards. He understood the importance of building relationships based on trust and mutual understanding, thus creating a future network.

One of the myths surrounding relationship building is that you should only reach out to people when you need help. This is a critical mistake, yet unfortunately, it is quite common. It’s like buying a life jacket after the ship has started sinking.

In her book How to Be a Power Connector, Judy Robinett points out that the key to success doesn’t lie in having a large network, but in having a quality network that is built before you need it. It’s not just about how many people you know, but about the depth and strength of those relationships.

When you create relationships based on trust and reciprocity, you’ll find that you not only have a support network but also a thriving ecosystem full of potential for mutual growth.

Take action today:
Build relationships with sincerity, not calculation.
Always seek ways to help others without expecting immediate returns.
Be patient, as strong relationships are built over time, not through short-term interactions.