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by d0m 4572 days ago
>> Instead of networking for networking’s sake, focus your efforts on activities that will bring you revenue. If networking can drive a sale, great. Otherwise, you might be better off going heads down and executing internally.

The thing is that if you only focus on executing internally you might work VERY HARD on a not-so-good opportunity. Networking is not just about "meeting important people" but also being on the lookout for new opportunities that may arise.