Stanford Professor Mark Granovetter conducted a survey to find out how people in our lives help us to become more mobile.

His conclusion was fascinating:  about three-quarters of new jobs came from leads from people who were only seen occasionally or rarely and not from family or friends.

This reminds us that social mobility comes not just from those we hold closest but from other “weak ties” in our lives – teachers, former employers.

This morning this reminds us to put a new value on all people with whom we come in contact and not just the trusted closest ones.

In other words, you’re more likely to accomplish your goals by not asking your closest friends.

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