The power of a good network of smart working people can never be overemphasized, your network of likeminded people can bring you great opportunity as you will receive updates, connection and even work from a good network. A good referral can do a great good for you than a long time of working hard. If your network is strong, you have a better chance of succeeding in the modern world. Your mastermind group is also another gathering of great value whereby people who are mentally sound and resonate in the same frequency as yourself sit together occasionally or often and brainstorm on creative ideas that can lead to success. If you have these two sets of people mentioned here, work on maintaining good relationships with them and also do your own part. Be informed, read vastly and contribute to the wellbeing of others too and you are surely working smart.