Times Of Swaziland: POWER OF NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIPS

POWER OF NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIPS
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Phila  Sibiya on 02/03/2025 08:52:00


It is another wonderful day, the most treasured time for us to be together again
and share a few words of encouragement or motivation as we navigate the various
ups and downs of life.
We need each other to say ‘keep going, my brother or sister,’ regardless of
the challenges we face.
It is very important to have someone with whom you can share life’s
difficulties or provide a shoulder to cry on. In life, one day can feel like a
million days due to the value time holds for us.
Time is the most valuable asset we all possess in equal measure. Being on the
wake-up list today is a great blessing for which we should thank God. To succeed
in life, you cannot do it alone. We need each other.
You cannot succeed on your own; you require the support of others who will help
you achieve your goals.
Your network is your net worth. This means, in simpler terms, that your value
will largely be influenced or determined by those with whom you associate.
You are the average of the quality of people with whom you spend time or
associate.
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In life, you cannot succeed as a loner; teamwork wins the game. From a young
age, as children, even as we go through school, we learn to have friends and
build networks.
The quality of friends or people within your network circle will determine the
type, quality and length of life you will experience. If you associate with
negative people, the results will be negative; however, if you associate with
positive people, the outcome will be favourable.
Some speakers say that birds of a feather flock together.
This means you must evaluate your companions and determine whether you share the
same destination in mind and in action.
You must know what you want in life from an early age.
Indeed, life will not always proceed according to our wishes or plans, but an
effort must be made to demonstrate direction.
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You must understand the type of life you wish to lead.
You should have clear goals so that it is easy to identify friends or people who
add value to your life and goals in general.
People close to you, especially the friends you choose, must enhance your life.
One cannot choose one’s relatives, so it is necessary to manage any negative
or toxic ones carefully. Even blood relatives can sometimes be detrimental to
your network.
Networking is vital because it presents the opportunity to leverage valuable
skills that you lack.
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You can then combine these skills with your own and ultimately emerge as a
valuable individual yourself.
Every social or business event should be regarded as a significant opportunity
for networking.
Attend these events, as seminars are excellent forums for this purpose. Within
your circle of friends or acquaintances, it is important to have valuable
individuals who can assist you in times of need.
It is advisable to maintain a smaller circle of friends, as long as they
contribute positively to your life, rather than keeping a large but ineffective
or destructive group.
The larger the circle, the more difficult it becomes to make necessary
decisions, as you will have to consider a multitude of differing opinions and
interests.
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Keep it small and straightforward, yet very valuable.
Within your circle of friends, you should have representation across all the
important skills of life. It is important to have a friend who is more educated
than you are.
Another friend should be wealthier. You should also have a friend engaged in
business, to be helpful in the event you have a business idea.
Other areas of interest could include the food or catering industry, the motor
industry, the medical industry and so on.
This is crucial, as you will sometimes require valuable advice from experts in
these fields. Keeping good and quality friends is beneficial for your network
because it enhances your life.
The quality of the friends or people you keep in your friendship circle can
contribute significantly to your success, as they inspire and motivate you
throughout life.
In business, networking and forming quality friendships or business associations
is essential.
This is particularly evident when you have a project to work on, and each team
member brings their special skills. Consequently, the project or task is
completed professionally and promptly.
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The unique expertise that each individual contributes ensures the project’s
success.
I know of one multimillionaire who once told me that he struggled to make money
and become a millionaire until he decided to partner with others, which enabled
him to start making millions’.
There is strength in unity. As the saying goes, ‘united we stand, divided we
fall.
We must be discerning about who we allow to become close to us, as this will
determine what we become in life.
Sometimes, it is necessary to remove certain individuals from your
circle—those who do not add value but rather detract from your life or are
toxic to live with. While it is not always easy to cut off such individuals, it
is often very important if you wish to accomplish your goals.
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