Better to Delay Success Than Accelerate Failure

The most successful networkers understand from the very beginning that networking, like training for a marathon, gets results over time.

- Dr. Ivan Misner

Prepare well and plan for long-term success.

Networking should be thought of as a long-term strategy and not as a “get-rich-quick” strategy. Yes, there have been and always will be some quickwins (even a blind squirrel can find a nut); however, the most successful networkers we know have arguably achieved consistent success year overyear by networking with a long-term mindset.

I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power it holds. Networking is not merely a sprint to collect business cards and make quick connections; rather, it requires patience, perseverance, and the cultivation of genuine relationships. Patience and long-term vision certainly help as we are better off delaying our success rather than speeding our failure.

It takes time to develop a network of trusted individuals who believe in your mission and are willing to support you. Like a marathon runner, there will be times when progress seems slow, and the finish line feels distant.

However, by staying committed, consistent, and focused, networking will yield invaluable rewards that a sprint can never provide.