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I used to just go to events and hand out cards, but a mentor told me to focus on one person.
About six months ago, I was at a big startup mixer in Denver, trying to talk to everyone. My mentor, Sarah, saw me and said, 'Pick one person tonight and actually learn their story.' So I did. I spent the whole hour with the founder of a local app. We just had a real talk. Now, that one connection has led to three solid referrals and a potential partner. Has anyone else tried slowing down like that at a big event?
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cora8633d ago
My yoga teacher always says to focus on one breath at a time. It's the same idea, doing one thing well beats doing ten things badly. That hour with one person was your one good breath.
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grantf733d ago
Totally get that. I've found putting my phone in another room helps me actually focus on one task. The quiet makes a huge difference in how much I get done.
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