Who I'd like to meet:

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This area of my profile is mostly a reminder to me. It may be of benefit to you as well.

10 axioms for better networking

See the definition of an axiom here

Here's a few ways I've found have really helped me ... on and off line ...

1. Have fun and enjoy the experience
2. Give and receive in equal measure
3. Notice coincidences and serendipity and be thankful for them
4. Be clear about your aims - even if they are that you are seeking clarity
5. Make at least one new [random] contact a week
6. Go to at least one networking meeting a month
7. Change your pattern of behavior regularly
8. When something works, do more of it
9. Hang out with people who work to these axioms
10. Make up your own axioms

The Four Agreements (1997) - Don Miguel Ruiz

* Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

* Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

*Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

* Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

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