Everything that humans do is for them and other humans. Everything becomes successful through people. If you start a business you need people to support you.
Each and everyone of us should at least have a contact of a doctor, a teacher, an engineer and many more because those people will be helpful in your life at some point.
Meaningful connections are those people who bring positivity in to your life. It could be social wise, business wise or career wise. These kind of connections will help you to get even more useful connections. Connections are a necessity for success in life.
We have witnessed that many people from rich families seem to get everything perfect and easy at school and after school. They get employed soon after school, actually they have their jobs waiting for them even before they are done with school.
This is because their parents are well connected and they can do things at the right time. They know who to call when they need something and when to call and exactly what to say. Plan B and C is always in place just in case plan A fails.
You can get investors into your business through connections. Many people get to travel abroad through connections. It is easier to relocate when you have someone who is that side. That is the power of connections.
If you are to venture into a certain business you need to learn more about the sector or industry. You get this from hanging around those who are in it already. These people will give you tips on how to run the business successfully and you could always reach out for help to them.
Not everyone who is successful is corrupt. It is simply the power of connections. Try not to reach out to people only when you need their help. Keep in touch every now and then. Honour their invitations to events.