11/09/2026
I learned very early that looking successful does not mean someone owes you an opportunity and having money doesn’t automatically make someone generous. Sometimes, we are the ones attaching expectations to a transaction.
You give someone something for free, but deep down, you’re hoping for a favour, a referral, an introduction, a shout-out, or access to their circle.
And when none of that happens, you’re disappointed. But was it really a gift if you were expecting something in return?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with building relationships with people who are ahead of you. Just don’t let your desire to “get into the room” make you forget that you also have something valuable to bring into the room.
This one is for anyone who has ever caught themselves trying a little too hard to impress someone they believed could change their life.
Would you rather charge someone your full price and let them decide if they want to keep doing business with you, or offer a free/discounted service because you believe the connection could benefit you later?