" and "Do I want someone who can help me with a career change or help me move up in my current field?

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This year I want to focus my list of connections down to those that matter, the ones I can help and who can help me, people who are good at paying forward and who have some wisdom to impart.

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If I ask you to help me, you can refuse and I will find others who will help me.

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As a player, having a manager who was a striker and knows the position can only help me.

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By giving a small amount of time, like the advocate who helped me so many years ago, we can all help victims of domestic violence.

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It's the perfect platform for me to promote my business and connect with the people who can help it to grow.

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Someone who is willing to help me achieve my goals (raise money that I can use for the benefit of my students) is more likely to get me to go out of my way to help them achieve theirs.

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