How I Will Be Rich

First thing’s first: Are you an outgoing people-person? If not, what’s holding you back?

This should be a pretty obvious answer to many, but some still question themselves. In the time and age that we live in, communication is at our fingertips and we all have the ability to talk to almost anyone in the world. I believe that today’s society is much more of an outgoing group of folks. With the internet at almost every desk, we are engulfed with emails from colleagues, an array of instant messages from friends, and are hounded by the dreadful Myspace fiasco. All of these inventions have allowed us a stream of communication that we would never have had growing up 20 years ago. Even those that might not have been the most talkative in school have had the ability to build up their confidence through today’s almost anonymous communication. This might be a bit of a stretch, but I believe that this technology has opened the door for many young adults to ideas and also sparked the entrepreneurial craze within that group.

Below are a few tips that I feel help me while talking to strangers, and allow me to have a much more comfortable experience with people…

• Be Authentic. Act like you would if you’ve known the person for years and years. There’s no point of trying to be stiff and perfect behaving; With this, you might come off acting like a fake and seem unreliable.
• Be A Good Listener. We all know that people love to talk about themselves, so let them! Appear, and actually be very attentive while listening and responding when appropriate. People notice when you take the time to listen; They respect that.
• Be Positive. Who doesn’t like someone who is in a good mood and is overall fun to be around? It’s definitely a turnoff when you interact with a person that mopes around and has nothing good to say about anything. Even through the rough days, keep your head up and charge ahead. Talking to new people always gives you more of an alive feeling anyways.
• Be Well-Spoken. Our parents always told us to think before speaking… well it’s actually true! I used to have a horrible time explaining myself to others. I’ve since learned to slow it all down and allow yourself to fully think through what contribution you will have to the conversation.
• Be Educated. You don’t need to be the “All-knowing” kind of person, but have a general idea about what topics that might come up in communication. Stay informed with the news, related business ideas, sports, etc. Having a bit of knowledge in these can lead to a great conversation starter and will allow you to keep the conversation flowing when you feel that awkward silence coming.
• Be Outgoing. This isn’t always the most simple for everyone, and it definitely took me years to accomplish. By showing that you can easily engage into a conversation with someone you don’t know, it can speak a lot of a person. Knowing that you are fully comfortable, and the other person is as well, will create a very easygoing experience for the both of you. This would immediately open the door for future discussions and possible opportunities.

Using these small tips everyday can greatly appreciate your value in the business world. Networking has, and always will be one of the most essential business skills you can hold.

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