Hey Friends! ✋😃

This week’s newsletter is about something I truly believe in: hanging out with people who are NOT like you.

Many of us often think:

•“If I stay within my industry, I will grow faster.”

•“If I only connect with similar professionals, I will succeed.”

•“If I don’t branch out, I’ll stay focused.”

•“I don’t know anything about their profession; what will they think of me?”

Here’s the truth:

If you only spend time with people who are like you, your growth is limited to your current field and self. You need diversity to expand your mind and experiences. Staying in your comfort zone means missing out on new opportunities and perspectives.

Here’s my example: As a soft skills trainer, I interact with and train a diverse crowd, and trust me, I LEARN a lot. I have friends who are:

→ Doctors

→ Students

→ Content writers

→ Fashion designers

→ Investment bankers

→ HR & L&D professionals

→ Stock market professionals

…and many more from various domains. Even a casual conversation with them teaches me so much.

At any stage of your career, my advice is this: Look around. You’ll find people from different walks of life. Go out there and say HI! Yes, friendships happen naturally, but being open to diverse connections enriches your life.

Today, I am happier because I connect with different kinds of people, learn from their experiences, and appreciate diversity!

Hope this article brought value to your life.

Onwards and upwards 🚀

– Sudhir Udayakanth

| Diversity in your social circle is not just beneficial, it’s essential!