The Benefit of Maintaining and Growing a Well-Rounded Network

It has always been a priority of mine to maintain close contact with great friends and colleagues.  At times it may be challenging, especially when one's network spans the globe; however, it is fantastic that we have tools which allow for easier communication.  This past week my closest friends (for the most part) from McGill held a reunion in NYC.  The fact that we had representation from Kenya, Ontario and Nova Scotia was incredible.  It is not so often that we are able to get together, but when we do, it is great how we all share the differing events of our lives.  We connect on the importance of quality of life and taking the time to maintain these relationships and insure that they grow as time passes.  We have all developed in different directions, but given our diversity we may provide advice to each other as to productive decision-making in both the personal and professional realms.  Taking this advice and putting ideas into action will only benefit and round out areas in life where I alone may have been less aware or knowledgeable. Events as this weekend only fortify my decision to take the time needed to qualify each path before embarking on a new journey.