Is there anything else to be aware of when you’re thinking about networking in the creative world in particular? In the creative world, there is a lot of love for the shiny penny. People are attracted to what’s new and are quick to leave behind what’s tried-and-true in favor of what’s getting attention. I think that’s interesting fodder for how you think about intentionally building your network for the long term. You want to focus on pulling in people whom you respect, people who you believe will have your interests in mind for the long haul, and also people across a wide enough range—so that
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