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Published Sep 13, 2019

251: Help! I Have Two Years Left to Live. | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo dive into the emotional complexities of living with a terminal illness, simultaneously addressing topics from personal development to podcast creation. With insights on maintaining relationships, professional networking, and career transitions, they provide listeners with actionable advice to make the most of life's challenges and opportunities.
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  • Proactive Networking

    emphasizes the importance of proactive networking. He advises against waiting until you need something to start building relationships, as this often leads to being ignored or brushed off. Instead, Jordan recommends consistent engagement through simple daily drills, which can be found in his Six-Minute Networking course 1.

    Don't wait until you need something. That's the number one mistake, not digging the well before you get thirsty.

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    He also highlights the value of maintaining relationships with regular check-ins and leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter for engagement 1.

       

    Networking Strategies

    and Jordan discuss strategies for networking during transitional periods, such as job layoffs. They stress the importance of reaching out to old contacts before you need something from them to avoid appearing opportunistic. Jason suggests using scripts from the Six-Minute Networking course to re-engage with dormant ties effectively 2.

    If you have an agenda, they're going to smell it and it's going to come across very poorly.

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    By reconnecting with people before needing favors, you can build genuine relationships that are more likely to be supportive in times of need 2.

       

    Lifestyle Choices

    Jordan offers advice on making lifestyle choices that align with personal goals and circumstances. He suggests creating a list of skills or activities you want to learn and actively seeking out local classes or clubs to pursue them. This approach not only helps in skill acquisition but also in meeting new people and building a community 3.

    Pick some activities you want to learn and go find local classes and clubs for these and make sure you actually go.

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    He also acknowledges the challenges of making significant lifestyle changes, especially for those who move frequently or have demanding careers 3.

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