Most design schools are built around the idea that the higher the quality of your work, the greater your long-term success. But I believe something that’s fundamentally different. I believe that your long-term success is more of a reflection of the size of your network.
Gary Chou, on the importance of social networks. I think another way of saying this is: It’s really hard to accomplish things (including happiness) by yourself, and that’s why it’s a worthwhile endeavor to actively form and build meaningful relationships. (via youexdee)
I may have been a little sloppy with my words in class. When I re-checked my notes for class, what I had written down was: “The likelihood of your success is a function of the size and quality of your network, and not just the quality of your work.” I’m glad youexdee primed the discussion with her question, because it has really taken a few years for me to get to this point.
(via garychou)