Reply To: Variety is the spice of life!

[DeepikaH <div class="bbp-author-role">Participant</div> March 5, 2026 at 11:51 am Post count: 69]

That’s a really thoughtful perspective. I like the idea of looking beyond just “like-minded” people and noticing where motivations overlap, even if the starting point is different. Your example really shows how reframing someone’s attitude can open up unexpected collaboration. It’s a good reminder that networking isn’t always about finding people who think exactly like us, but about finding where interests or goals intersect.

And you’re right — people generally want to feel useful. When you recognise that, it can create opportunities for cooperation that might otherwise be overlooked.