This is a very interesting piece and true as well but with a catch.
The article seems to advising students not to Network and just focus on building a product or a solution that is worthy of attention. But if you read it carefully, it actually not saying so. The title itself says that Networking is overrated, it doesn't say it's useless.
To build a strong Network a combination of three things are needed:
#1: Character - How you treat others
#2: Competence - How good you are at something
#3: Consistency - How are you able to stay connect with your network
This article is about the second element of competence, it not reducing the value of other two, rather is advising students not to reduce the value of competence.
All three have equal weight and if students start to rely just on networking, they may struggle. That is a fair point.
The article seems to advising students not to Network and just focus on building a product or a solution that is worthy of attention. But if you read it carefully, it actually not saying so. The title itself says that Networking is overrated, it doesn't say it's useless.
To build a strong Network a combination of three things are needed:
#1: Character - How you treat others #2: Competence - How good you are at something #3: Consistency - How are you able to stay connect with your network
This article is about the second element of competence, it not reducing the value of other two, rather is advising students not to reduce the value of competence.
All three have equal weight and if students start to rely just on networking, they may struggle. That is a fair point.
Good piece.
Paritosh Pathak Strategic Networking Coach