Networking mental model
Networking = signal over volume. You don’t need to message 200 people; you need to reach the right 5 with the right context at the right moment.
Treat it like a system:
- Inputs: people, channels, messages.
- Process: match relevance, make a specific ask, follow up politely.
- Outputs: conversations, referrals, serendipity.
Optimize for repeatability: small templates, a simple tracker, and a weekly cadence you can keep even during crunch weeks.
