Network illusion: Build 3-5 deep relationships, not 1,000 shallow ones
thetripathi58 · x · 2026-08-22
The author proposes the 'Network Illusion,' arguing against the common advice of constantly attending conferences and collecting LinkedIn connections. The actual framework is to build exactly 3-5 deep relationships with people one level above you who will tell the truth, review your code, and vouch for you. Quality compounds, while noise does not.
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