Success is No Accident. . .
If you understand and apply the Laws of Network Science.
Learn to Stop Networking (which you may dislike or avoid) and Love Network Science (which you can enjoy.)
The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success by Albert-László Barabási is well-written, and somewhat technical.
Friend of a Friend by David Burkus is an easier read. The subtitle – Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career – explains what the book is about. And the note for his Introduction is very compelling. He says: “How I Learned to Stop Networking and Love Network Science. ” That’s me too – I used to network out of necessity, and I can love to learn and apply the laws of network science.
See also the Start-Up of You, Written by Reid Hoffman, the founder of Linkedin, and Ben Casnocha – visit their web site.