What city you live in. Who you date or marry. Which job you choose. What clothes you wear. We all think we make these choices ourselves. It certainly feels like we’re in full control. The unseen hand in them all is the networks that surround us and the powerful math they exert on us. This episode outlines how we see network effects impacting nearly every aspect of your life. It will hopefully help you make decisions that are more true to the kind of life you want to lead. This is an audio version of episode 8 from The Network Effects Masterclass, curated for audio and listening on the go.

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(0:00) Introduction to network effects in your life (1:36) Utilizing network forces in life (3:25) Decision-making role of our networks (5:10) Formation of network bonds (6:24) Understanding degrees of separation in networks (7:38) Layers where networks form (9:26) The seven crossroads moments in life (12:19) Merging of networks in marriage (13:06) Influence of location on lifestyle and network (14:01) Advice for recent graduates: Choosing city and job based on network (14:53) Conclusion and announcement of the next episode