The Most Valuable Currency In The World (REL)...
We often equate currency to money, this of course is because in practice more often than not we are talking about the same thing. However, a long time ago I started to think of a type of currency that goes against the expected dictionary's definition.
On some of the chapters I've shared I've talked a lot about building your network, making the conscious choice of not only meeting people, shaking hands and all, but establishing good relationships with them. It can seem a bit tricky, especially because our immediate reaction to this idea is the fear of appearing fake, of pretending you want to be friends with everyone. That of course is not the case, everyone you meet can be a potential ally and there is nothing wrong with embracing the possibility.
Some thinkers refer to the idea as Social Currency, it's of course dictated by the way we interact with each other, the respect we have and appreciation for one another.
It's just a fact relationships open doors
This is not news to anyone, after all there are many popular sayings that allude to this truth. I've heard in more than one language something along the lines of.
Some reject this idea, they think it distorts the ideal of concept of merit and I can understand the rejection, but it also discards the obvious fact that having good relationships, powerful allies in your life also has merit.
When I was still very young this idea clicked in my head very quickly. I've talked about this one some chapters and I intend to go a lot more into detail on future ones, but long story short my alliance with a bassist led to the opportunity to become member of a band who was later signed by Sony music.
It's important to understand of course that the relationships you may have are not a substitute for being prepared to seize the opportunities that may come up. It's actually more accurate to say that the people who can open the doors, will only do so if they believe that you are ready for it.
As I've said before respect is they key to everything and building your networking, building healthy relationships is not an exception to the rule. In the future I intend to touch up on more of these somewhat intangibles ideas I like to call currencies.
these intangible currencies, are the ones that will bring the "real" currencies to your wallet.
Remember - "The Most Valuable Currency in The World is (REL)" - @chbartist
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Amazing, the intagible currency you introduce on this post is something I am interested in. You got my attention folks. Will tune in to you and follow your lead and grab some learning in each word. Great blog
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very well said, it's like building a value to people, and that value what makes a customer, once we're building a real value it attracts more valuable people and that what determines a real currencies, though it's quite subtle, but once we understands the real value from character we're building, people will go for it. :)
Agreed and the people who have no value will have their cracks start to show through the facade that they project. So many people just want to group themselves with others of value when they themselves produce none. It is nice to see a well thought out article and some great responses as well.
Amazing words .. well done
Currency Great of you
Thanks for sharing
Great post. Totally agree that it’s not only what you know, but who you know
Completely true.
thank you very much for sharing this article.carry on.
I have always strived to treat people with respect whether I agree them or not and whether or not they are doing the same for me. Treating as you would want to be treated is a concept that seems to be lost on many these days. Building relationships built on respect is the way to network. Being able to trust that whether someone is dealing with me in a positive or a negative way they will always be treated with respect and fairly is how I operate. Ideally I would expect others to treat me the same but that is not always the case, but still does not change how I deal with people. Life is nothing but a series of decisions that you have complete control over and I find peace knowing that I have decided to be honest and fair and to be happy. You can always choose to be happy, no matter the situation. Thanks for this great post @chbartist!
Great words @stwbll - Thank you!
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You speak truth.
Beginning in 2012, and well through 2017, I traveled the globe photographing festivals. I snapped thousands of photos of people, and readily shared them publicly, often obliging individuals when they would ask for a printable file, rarely asking for anything in return.
When I launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, all those years of nurturing what I also call 'social currency' paid off. I had thousands of people ready to support me, even if only with a share – which matters a lot when crowd-funding. My goal was $40k – I raised 119%...just under $48k.
Clearly – it pays to network meaningfully.
Excellent story @zipporah. All the Best!
Great story. thank you for sharing. I upvote
A very inspiring and insightful post, @chbartist ...
Totally agree with you that "respect is they key to everything and building your networking, building healthy relationships is not an exception to the rule."
Anyway, thanks for sharing... 😍
All the best @zaimrofiqi
great post indeed. most important currency in the world, you are very true to the facts. we can not argue the importance of social network