My Global Hustle

I stumbled upon a really great article via LinkedIn published by Entrepreneur.com about the importance of cultivating genuine relationships vs looking for an ends to a means through networking. People always ask me, 'How are you able to connect with so many people?' The answer lies in that fact that I'm truly interested in people. It is this sincere interest in cultivating holistic relationships that has been the catalyst in my development of dynamic connections and friendships.

Not everyone can be a connector, but developing this skill to the best of your ability is imperative to hone, particularly in this murky economic climate. Whether you are looking for a gig, starting a business or looking for a mate the ecosystem of relationships that you build will be an essential factor in the success of any those endeavors. Friends(or Loose ties) depend on Friends (or Loose Ties) to make things happen.  Read article here. – YG (@youngglobal)

Time to update you LinkedIn pages ladies and gentlemen. – YG (@youngglobal)

The story of Kim Dotcom is totally fascinated to me. This dude was not shy about displaying his wealth, power or ambition. Dotcom made millions and had celebrity co-signs from people like Kanye West to Will.i..am for MegaUpload. The irony of his arrest with the controversial SOPA Bill a hot topic of discussion in Washington makes this an even more riveting story to follow. Stay Tunes. -YG (@youngglobal)

If you haven't picked up this month's issue of Fast Company, please make sure to check it out. Robert Safian wrote a brilliant piece on 'Generation Flux' which the article defines as, "a mind-set that embraces instability, that tolerates–and even enjoys–recalibrating careers, business models, and assumptions."

The chaotic pace of our global economy has forced a generation of individuals to learn how to quickly adapt in order to keep up with "the Jones", feed their curiosity and continually challenge themselves. All you freelancers, creatives and entrepreneurs know exactly what I'm talking about. The zig zag in your career path/resume is not a bad thing and this article reaffirms that school of thought.  I encourage you to read this article because it contextualizes much how people like "us" think and have been operating naturally for years. Check it out and let me know what you think. -YG (@youngglobal)

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