The Cost of Endless Networking
The Cost of Endless Networking Some people take pride in cultivating as many relationships as possible in whatever social or official circles they happen to inhabit. They seem particularly enthusiastic about continuously expanding their social-media friend lists. In their eagerness to achieve this, they regularly send friend requests and readily accept those sent to them. Such people often attempt to build their social image through networking. In doing so, however, they tend to overlook the fact that their real worth lies in the qualities they have acquired through upbringing, education and life experiences, rather than in the number of people they know or are connected with. Unless networking serves some meaningful purpose, its relentless pursuit does little to enrich one's personality. Some may describe such people as highly sociable, affable or helpful. But there is a difference between being genuinely sociable and being perpetually engaged in expanding one's network. In fa...