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Do You Work Your Net?
Row your boat and cast your net
It’s amazing that for thousands of years people have known that to catch fish you need a net. One of those tools that is both useful and difficult to replicate with an iPhone app.
However, what really amazes me is that people don’t use their nets. I guess they assume that if they leave them in the bottom of their boat, the fish will just give up and jump in, out of sheer frustration. If only…
If you need a new client, or a new job, or have a question that needs an answer then go networking. Get your boat in the water, make your nets work for you and have fun catching some fish. A tip to get you started: ask someone a question today. Short questions are best.
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