The Art of Cold Emailing: Connecting with Successful Individuals

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Young individuals often underestimate the value of reaching out to successful people for advice through cold emailing. Being asked for advice is flattering, and even unknown senders receive responses because it's refreshing to hear from those who admire them. The experience should be learned early on; educational systems could benefit from exercises that encourage students to contact professionals, demonstrating that many high-status individuals are willing to engage with inquiries, regardless of the sender's background. The key lesson is that the worst outcome is no reply. Additionally, many competent professionals are accessible and eager to share knowledge with those who show genuine interest in their work. Engaging with these individuals can provide valuable insights and foster skill development. Cold emailing can thus serve as a critical tool for personal and professional growth.

This week, Byrne Hobart is joined by Patrick McKenzie (patio11), host of the podcast Complex Systems, to discuss the complexity and endless fascination of financial infrastructures, the role of fraud in finance, talent spotting strategies and the importance of building networks.

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Patrick's Newsletter: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/

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