This reminds me of the advice I got right out of college into the competitive NYC publishing world. "Be nice to everybody.... And keep shaking that tree. Somet

This reminds me of the advice I got right out of college into the competitive NYC publishing world. "Be nice to everybody.... And keep shaking that tree. Something's bound to fall out!" Part of the message was to practice determination and stamina in general, but it also referred to the need to do so while "networking" and building relationships. It's easy to take meetings and mingle when you're the prettiest girl in the room. But when you're mister average just trying to start something in life, it's seems more of a test of resilience than a pleasant conversation.