Give and Take

High-Level Thoughts

Giving with no expectation of reciprocation in return is the best networking technique in the world.

Summary Notes

People are either givers, takers, or matchers. Can change depending on the situation.

There is nothing more convincing than giving up power. Powerless Communication.

You can’t burn out as a giver, as long as you see the impact you create.

Givers end up more successful by building better reputations and more useful networks.

“generous tit for tat” is an effective stance to adopt as a giver. Start out with trust, punish when competed against, but forgive once in a while to allow redemption of behavior. 

You can be motivated by both self-interest and other-interest, practicing “otherish giving.”  Most Successful

Professionally, most people tend to be matchers.

"How can I help the other person?" - Guy Kawasaki

Weak ties are better than no ties.

"I find karma"- Adam Rifkin

Self fullfilling prophecies work

Givers focus on gritty people. Greatest roi.

Givers don't care about ego threat.