Why Friending People You Don't Know Is Not All That Crazy

I see both sides of an argument with "adding" people to your network. On Facebook with friending, followers on Twitter, Associates with blogging, Connections on LinkedIn, or Adds on MySpace. Think

Why Friending People You Don't Know Is Not All That Crazy.

Some have STRICT criteria if they don't know you, you are not IN. Others let the floodgates open and let anyone be a connection regardless.

But the REASON to maybe think of even adding those you don't know, with some limited qualification of WHO you want in your network is the theory of six degrees of separation. Meaning you can be introduced to ANYONE on the planet theoretically through six people.

In difficult economic times the the power and value of our networks is more important than ever. Often too many of us who work from home offices can get isolated and when economic, or emotional, or physical problems occur (LIFE HAPPENS), need a strong support network of lawyers, CPAs, nurturing friends, etc. which can give you that sense of COMMUNITY that allows us to not be truly alone. We are STRONGER as a community. Your network you build MAKES YOU STRONGER.

So look at that network. Who do you know that knows someone else who can help you out with YOUR needs? Who can open doors for you, teach you something you don't know, help you with your finances for example? It is wonderful to be self-reliant and have a sense of individualism. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you can do everything, cause that is unrealistic.

Think of six people with ice cream or popsicle sticks. Give them one each and ask them to break them. Easy right? Now take another six ice cream sticks and tie them together with a string. Now try to break them. You can't. Power with togetherness.

Nurture your network, reach out to "friends" and friends of friends. It will empower your world.