You’ll want to get to the point, but don’t. Let an acquaintance ramble on and that random conversation soon becomes incredibly revealing.
You’re in danger of fading into the woodwork because of your need to play it safe. Take a chance on a calculated risk. It might deliver.
People are in a position to help, but you’ll need to share credit or give them a piece of the action if you want them to lend a hand.
Don’t struggle against the current of events. It’s not going in the direction you’d like, but it’s still moving you to a place where you need to be.
It’s a critic, not a friend, who’s your biggest champion now. This person sees what you’re capable of doing and won’t settle for less.
There’s nothing wrong with using an acquaintance to get ahead as long as you return the favor. That’s the difference between synergy and exploitation.
