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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This a great book on networking and working with
others. You can't do better than Harvey for explaining the dos and don't of networking in an
easy to read format. You will not be disappointed
with this book.
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Summary: A must in today's changing world
Review: This book described many aspects to a subject I was only generally familiar with before reading Mackey's work. Contacts are critical, and no, it doesn't mean "using" people or constructing superficial relationships simply for personal gain. When I moved from the West Coast to the East Coast, clueless to what and who was what, I ended up getting a lead in a bar that turned into a job. This initial contact helped me meet atleast 16 people, get into an invitiation only black tie dinner (the Republican House-Senate Dinner in Washington D.C), and learn new skills that lead to a very positive career change.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: This book is very readable, with lots of helpful tips on making contacts, and Mackay seems a good sort, with only a touch of the Machiavellian about him. Nonetheless, his book reminded me too much in spots of the old Sicilian (i.e. mafia) saying: "I don't do favors, I accumulate debts." Or as that saying is illustrated in THE GODFATHER by Mario Puzo in the wedding scene of the book, where Michael Corleone is telling his future wife, Kay, about Don Corleone; Kay says to Michael: "Everything you've told me about him [Don Corleone] shows him doing something for other people. He must be good hearted..." And Michael answers, "I guess that's the way it sounds. But let me tell you this. You know those Arctic explorers who leave caches of food scattered on the route to the North Pole? Just in case they may need them some day? That's my father's favors. Some day he'll be at each one of these people's houses, and they'd better come across." That's th! e mentality that is projected throughout much of DIG YOUR WELL BEFORE YOU'RE THIRSTY. But then Mark MacCormack, who wrote WHAT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, said that THE GODFATHER by Mario Puzo is one of the best business manuals ever written. What's that tell you about the business world? Since that is perhaps the reality of the business world, this book should prove quite helpful for dealing with it.
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Summary: A waste of time to read, a waste of money to buy.
Review: This books lacks perspective, besides the fact that it is full of "fat": if you trim the superflous content and isolate the pages that actually provide information on the networking issue you'll find yourself with maybe 6 or 8 pages... the rest is storytelling at its lowest. I think the writer had good intentions but failed to write the book correctly.
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Summary: A waste of time to read, a waste of money to buy.
Review: This books lacks perspective, besides the fact that it is full of "fat": if you trim the superflous content and isolate the pages that actually provide information on the networking issue you'll find yourself with maybe 6 or 8 pages... the rest is storytelling at its lowest. I think the writer had good intentions but failed to write the book correctly.
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Summary: creative view of relationship management
Review: This is an easy read, great travel book. Very different view of relationships in a down to earth, very realistic manner. Recommended for sales and marketing professionals, great info to share with your sales associates.
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Summary: DON'T STALL: BUILD YOUR NETWORK TODAY!
Review: This is the best networking book I have ever read. Networking is the key to my business where I put together groups of executives who help each other. Whether in business or not, these ideas are for everyone. I have When you meet a couple you have not met before, ask how they met and they will begin to tell you the story of their lives, you quickly have new best friends. Someone I know reads the "Who's News" column in the Wall Street Journal daily and set up a system to track anyone he ever met. He is very successful and loved by all. Mr. Mackay is on the right track. Start early and network often. His ideas about how to stand out from the crowd are good. And, although it sounds like a lot to do, start slowly and add one program every few months. You will be glad you did. Networking will help you in other ways too.
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Summary: My Networking Bible
Review: This is the first book I ever read on networking and if I never read another one, I'll be successful for years to come. Harvey really opens up your eyes to what is possible when you do your best to get to know others and extend them a hand. What's more, Harvey writes in short sections that makes it easy for those of us who don't have a lot of time to read.
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Summary: The Power Of Networking
Review: What single characteristic is most ubiquitously shared by truly successful people? According to Harvey Mackay, it is the ability to create and nurture an effective network of contacts. In his book Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty, Mackay teaches us the importance of networking and provides us with practical advice on how to network effectively.
Mackay's perspectives on this otherwise common-sense topic are important in two respects. First, Mackay's approach toward one's network as a vibrant, organic body that requires disciplined, focused attention is compelling. He is particularly effective in advising us on how to grow a network and nurture key contact information. Secondly, Mackay's emphasis on the value of networking to help others, and not only one's self, is refreshing. In this capacity, Mackay is particularly motivational in that he encourages us to expand our own personal contacts as a vehicle to assist others.
Read this book, add this critical success strategy to your personal repertoire, and enjoy life more
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