Going to the ants IV (Lessons on Organisation from the ants III)

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Spirit Breakfast 🍞☕
6/8/2020 

Text: Proverbs 6:6-7
[6]Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
[7]Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler.

Continued from yesterday

III. They network

Network marketers might see this and just smile. Well, everyone needs to network but not necessarily in the sense of I bring one, he brings one kind of thing. 

Networking is defined as the act of making contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships.

Ants do this so well. As they go out foraging for food, they do so in a network line. They maintain this line to ensure the effectiveness of the task at hand. 

If this line is broken, the ants will scamper for a bit in different directions. But give it a few minutes and the line will be back. It might not be the exact route, but another line will be created nonetheless. 

What's the lesson here?
While networking might look similar to what we discussed yesterday, networking requires a conscious effort on your part. 

In a company, you're already thrown into the system and you must interact with others. However, networking can take you out of your sphere and industry. 

It connects you to those who you don't have things in common with for the sole purpose of expanding your infleunce and reach. If your network is limited, your influence is also limited.

Porter Gale said, "Your network is your networth". It is also said that "Who you know determines the level of your growth".

So, take a decision and make a conscious effort today to connect with someone within and outside your sphere of influence, your industry, and interest area. 

Above all, like the ants who make sure the line is rebuilt, do your best to maintain your networks no matter how unimportant you think they are today, they can come good in the future. 

Build bridges, don't burn them...

"Instead of better glasses, your network gives you better eyes." -- Ronald Burt

We'll continue tomorrow...

Have a graced day...

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