The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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Social Networking that matters is helping people archive their goals. Doing it reliably and repeatability so that over time people have an interest in helping you achieve your goals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Social networking is valuable when it genuinely aids others in reaching their objectives, creating a mutual support system over time.
In this quote, Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of meaningful social networking—not just superficial connections, but relationships rooted in a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals. By contributing reliably to others' successes, we create a network where mutual support thrives, fostering a community where everyone is invested in each other's accomplishments.
Themes
NetworkingGoalsSupportRelationshipsCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community building, I would say, 'As Seth Godin reminds us, social networking that matters is about helping people achieve their goals.'
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