Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1510: Building meaningful connections doesn't require you to know high-profile figures. Derek Sivers shares how a simple gesture of buying pizza for a stranger at a guest lecture led to a lifelong network across the globe. The key is taking initiative, creating value, and reaching out whether online or in person to develop relationships that expand your opportunities and mindset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/xn Quotes to ponder: "The people you surround yourself with don’t just open doors. They change the way you think, and change your self-image of your capabilities!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices