Social Networks: The Dunbar 5-15-50-150 [2023] | UpHabit

We’ve all heard about the need to network. In an increasingly competitive world, individual effort and talent may not always be enough. Having the right people behind us as we look for new careers, start our own business or simply develop our skills can make a difference between success and failure. But not all networks are built the same. Simple exchanges of business cards and the occasional email won’t cut it in today’s connected world. But neither will a hyper-connected echo chamber of like-minded individuals. By diversifying our connections and crafting bridges that we normally wouldn’t, we open countless doors to develop and succeed. But having one big network and community and attempting to maintain close relationships with everyone within it is impossible, even for the best Super Connectors. That’s why differentiating between the various layers within your social circle is critical to every professional. Robin Dunbar, an Oxford University professor of evolutionary psychology, ha

We’ve all heard about the need to network. In an increasingly competitive world, individual effort and talent may not always be enough. Having the right people behind us as we look for new careers, start our own business or simply develop our skills can make a difference between success and failure. But not all networks are built the same. Simple exchanges of business cards and the occasional email won’t cut it in today’s connected world. But neither will a hyper-connected echo chamber of like-minded individuals. By diversifying our connections and crafting bridges that we normally wouldn’t, w