You ever scrolled your contact list—hundreds of names, dozens of “connections”—and still felt alone?
I have. Because I thought more contacts meant more power. Turns out, it just meant more noise. Today, we’re cracking open “The Networking Delusion: Why Most ‘Connections’ are Costing You Trust”—because not all contacts are allies. Let’s figure this out together.
Note: The tech gremlins got me again - apologies for the horrible sound, I wanted to get this out for everyone on time.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- Why a bigger network doesn’t mean greater influence.
- How transactional relationships erode authenticity.
- The three ways to build trust, not just contacts.
This Episode Will Help You:
- Spot where you’re collecting contacts instead of building connections.
- Transform empty networking into meaningful influence.
- Lead with trust, not just transactions.
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On the Next Episode:
Tomorrow, we’re breaking another myth with “The ‘Purpose’ Trap: Why Chasing Meaning is Making You Miserable”—because purpose isn’t found—it’s built.
Reflection Prompts
- The Illusion: Where are you collecting contacts without connection?
- The Audit: Who in your network actually knows the real you?
- The Shift: What would change if you focused on trust over transaction?
- The Priority: Who’s one person you need to deepen trust with this week?
Exercises
- Audit Your Network (10 min): Write down your top 10 “connections.” Who would actually show up for you?
- Prioritize Authenticity (5 min): In your next conversation, share one real struggle—not just your wins.
- Strengthen One Relationship (1 day): Pick one person who matters and invest time in them this week.
- Reinforce (Ongoing): Each morning, ask: "Am I building connections or collecting contacts?"
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