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Hate networking? I feel you. Here is what worked for me:

I am not comfortable networking. 

- I prefer walks in nature to loud bars.

- I prefer deep, meaningful conversations to small talk.

- I prefer maintaining long-term professional relationships when they are mutually enriching to meeting a lot of people in a shallow way.

But I am growing my business, and networking is a good way to reach my clients.

Here is the solution I found: 

I will approach networking with the mindset of:

"I will talk to at least one person who will benefit from meeting me."

This way, I am not stuck in the "This feels sleazy and sales-y" mood.

Instead, I am oriented toward what matters to me most:

Serving someone and making a difference.