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In 2020, I went to the bank to take care of a few things, and the bank lady informed me of a savings plan. I decided to purchase the plan. Now, I completely squandered my money because I did not receive a good *ROI* for my investment, but this wasn't a  problem, I didn't completely lose and this was how.

 I discovered that whenever I needed to go to the bank, all I had to do was call this lady, and she would prepare everything for me. It was simple to skip the line, complete a lot of paperwork, and get through the red tape of being in the bank. Infact I was able to breeze in and out of the bank during COVID and it was that easy. 


All I had to do was call the lady, and she would perform the magic. In retrospect, the bank plan I purchased was a waste of money, but I met someone who made banking easier for me. 

**Connection is knowing people who add both monetary and non-monetary value to your life,** and most of the time, this relationship must be mutual in order to function.

> ***We Cannot Always Lose, We Can Learn As A Sidenote***



I remember this TV show called The Blacklist, and the main character was a well-connected man. Someone always owed him favors. Every time he was in a bad situation, he knew who to call, and that was how he survived. 

The man persuaded people to do him favors by either blackmailing or being nice to them. 

Obviously, being a blackmailer is a bad way to be connected, and you would do better if you were connected with others in a positive way, but the point is that the man overcame obstacles in his life by staying connected.




> We all need connections.

*It's how we can survive*

 Having people is more valuable than having money.

 **Why?**

 Money does not have feelings; it cannot walk, think, or speak. In fact, a person who is connected to more people is more likely to experience a positive change in their financial situation than someone who has money but is less connected. 


In a broader sense, connection is more important than seeking money, but the only reason we think of money when we hear the word **"connection"** is because it is a comprehensive example of how connections can work.

 However, the more people there are, the more likely it is that they will survive.


Clearly, those with means are the most connected. People who recognize and seize opportunities. 

Being friends with a restaurant owner means you get better food and value for your money. It is for this reason that criminals or crooks will choose to befriend police, lawyers, and even judges, allowing them to continue their criminal activities while avoiding the wrath of the law.




People's methods of seeking connections have evolved over time. In reality, being connected should result from a spinoff event; while making moves with the intention of gaining connections may be prudent, some people aim too high and end up becoming fake friends and other things. 

People are more likely to stay connected when they have clear and defined bonds and goals.




In today's world, people from various industries are required. You only need to know someone who knows another person. It is why wealthy people prefer to be around themselves; it is not like they enjoy their company or anything, but they are probably in positions like that because of the strings they can pull.




Connections enable people to advance from being mere company drivers to general managers. 

## This is a longer game, You have to play


 ......it means that people may require patience and time to cultivate the relationships that will lead to the desired connections and help them scale. However, there are no naturally occurring phenomena that cannot be obtained artificially. 


People unintentionally meet those with whom they can intentionally build things while going to the mall or doing other everyday activities.

 In order to improve our lives, we realize we cannot do so alone, which is why we form communities of like-minded people who can make things happen.


## Hive


On Hive, people refer to petty attempts at connections as "asslicking." In reality, 70% of our connections are inorganic and stem from ass-licking. 

The reason why it's called ass-licking is because some people aim to build themselves some humongous connections without starting from the grassroots or the basics.

 However, we rarely see it this way, even though it is the truth. But look around, the people with the capacity to influence a larger following establish more longevity on Hive

## In Conclusion 


Some how somewhere, we all know we have to start from scratch; if someone owes you a favor, they must have been in some way indebted to you. Indebtedness is the state of feeling compelled to repay. The need or desire to repay is how connections are formed. 

It does not always have to be sentimental; it can simply be about paying back. It is a clear indication that you should, unintentionally or intentionally, make people feel indebted to you and allow their senses of gratitude to work its magic.







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