This is a statement we hear time and time again by business people, entrepreneurs etc. Another saying is you "net worth is equated by your network".
Both statement mentioned hold some truth, but I feel that more important than this is the quality of your friendships.
In the bible we see great friendship David and Johnathan, Paul and Timothy, Jesus and Peter to name a few. In business Microsoft would not of grown with just Bill Gates he needed Paul Allen. Apple needed not only Steve Job but also Steve Wozniak to grow. To really be successful in this world you need more than a NETWORK, because you can have a network and still feel lonely, still feel you have no one to turn to.
I recently spoken to two people who are popular have lots of friends on Face book, go to networking events but still they felt they had no one to turn to when the trouble arise. I am all for networking but friendship (solid, pure, open and honest friendships) are more important than any general network.
I been blessed to have some truly GREAT friendship, and it been in time of real struggles that I needed to call on them for support and a ear to listen and realised their worth to my life. (these people have been Thammi, Joseph and Kerry my wife) Also great friends will speak the truth in love in how you need to move forward and not just tell you what you want to hear. In NETWORKS people are trying to impress one another, are they going to be totally honest with you?
If your planning to obtain a purpose driven life, you will face mountains and valleys. Due to this you will need a hand to assist you along the way. Begin building those friendship that are worth more than gold and will help you achieve the life you desire.
Remember "God gift to you is life, what you do with that life is your gift back to God"
Bless people
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