287: How to Stop Taking Feedback So Personally | Feedback Friday

Networking Tools

Effective networking requires more than just attending events; it involves maintaining connections through strategic tools. Jason DeFillippo shares his method of using a Google sheet to track contacts and follow-ups, emphasizing the importance of reminders to prevent relationships from going cold 1. Jordan Harbinger suggests using CRM tools like Contactually or affordable alternatives like Airtable and Boomerang for Gmail to manage professional relationships efficiently 2. These tools help automate the process of staying in touch, ensuring that valuable connections are not lost over time.

   

Finding Real Friends

Building genuine friendships from professional networks can be challenging. Jason DeFillippo discusses the difficulty of finding friends who are available for casual hangouts despite being reliable in professional settings 3. Jordan Harbinger advises filtering through people to find those who value relationships beyond convenience, noting that many adults are self-focused and not interested in maintaining friendships 4. He emphasizes the importance of curating friendships with those who genuinely care, as these relationships contribute to long-term happiness and well-being.