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"Opportunity does not waste time with those who are unprepared." - Stephen Richards
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Once, two entrepreneurs walked into a conference.
They split at the door.
One, armed with research and strategy, The other, armed with nothing but a name badge.
The first, let's call him Alex, had a plan. He knew the speakers, knew the attendees, even knew the caterer.
Before the conference, Alex mapped out his journey. He wasn't just attending; he was embarking on a quest.
Networking? For Alex, it was more than exchanging cards. It was about forging connections, kindling relationships.
He asked questions, insightful ones. Listened more than he spoke. He made each conversation count.
Then there's the second, we'll call her Jamie. She came, she saw, she... drank coffee.
Jamie had no plan. She floated like a leaf in the wind. Her conversations? As deep as a puddle in the Sahara.
She left saying, "What a waste of time."
But here's the twist.
Both had the same opportunities. The same speakers. The same attendees.
Yet, their outcomes were galaxies apart.
Why?
Because, in business and in life, You Get What You Put In.
It's a simple truth, often ignored.
Alex invested his time before the event. He sowed the seeds of intentionality.
Jamie? She expected the conference to do the work for her. But success doesn't come from osmosis.
Here's the kicker.
You don't need to be an extrovert. You don't need the gift of gab.
What you need is a plan. And a willingness to execute that plan.
It's like cooking. Two people can have the same ingredients. But the dish's success hinges on the chef's intent and skill.
Next time you're at a conference, ask yourself: Am I an Alex or a Jamie?
Because in the end, the only bad conference is the one you're not prepared for.
Remember, In a world full of Jamies, Be an Alex.