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“The time to build a network is always before you need one.” quote by Douglas Conant
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“The time to build a network is always before you need one.”

Douglas Conant

About This Quote

Source Business Advice: Networking Principles, 2015

Invest in connections early, before you actually need them, to create a supportive professional web.

In simple terms: Build networks before you need them.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate relationships proactively.

Themes

career networking proactivity

Mood

motivational practical

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • entrepreneurship
  • career transition

Key Concepts

social capital strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When will you start reaching out?
  • What value can you offer before asking?
A Different Perspective

Networking alone won’t guarantee opportunities without effort.

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