When you're looking to develop and idea or simply just need advice, sometimes you don't always have to look too far. That person can be right beside you. Take for instance, my wife, Loren Ridinger, the queen of networking. Not only does she spend a great deal of time blogging, but you can also find her on Twitter (a lot). When she's not connecting with friends and other business associates, she's supporting them by retweeting their content or responding to messages.
Not only has social media helped her to stay connected with a lot of people, but it has also helped her meet new ones by sharing advice with them. Just recently, she was featured in the New York Post, where she shared her advice on living in New York along with design tips with readers. Not only am I extremely proud of her, but I'm also very supportive. Being supportive can go a long way.
In fact, just by showing your support, it can be a source of happiness, personal happiness that is. By getting behind someone, not only does it make them feel great, but it gives you a great sense of accomplishment too.
So the next time you hear some great news, feel free to leave that person some support; through an email, a status update, a tweet, even a phone call just to let them know you're there for them and support their accomplishments. By showing your support, not only will it make them feel great, but they'll also remember that.
In case you haven't had a chance to read Loren's New York Post article, click here and don't forget, the more you show your support, the more fulfilling your life is, because you're helping to build a network of people - a support system, to help guide you in the decision making process of life, through your personal life, through business and beyond.
Keep growing. I believe in you.
JR
