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Those three things are so huge when it comes to making connections like the ones we are talking about.

Related to that, having the courage/gumption to notice that someone may be holding a door open for you and walking through! I have looked back at some interactions with people who I probably could have used (not abused) to further my career but I was locked in a mindset that I didn't think I was worthy of their attention/guidance even though they were offering it.



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