4. Don't discount the little guys.
4.不要忽略那些不起眼的人。
The relationships you're building today, even those that seem inconsequential, are worth attention and care. Relationships that don't seem important now will come back to you later, though you won't know when or how.
你今天所建立的人際關系,即使是那些看起來無關緊要的人,都是值得你關注的。今天看起來不重要的關系有可能在日后會變得很重要,即使你不知道會在何時何處。
A casual acquaintance may be the key to your next innovation, just as a tiny country may be the next major oil source for a diplomat. Build lasting relationships by treating others with integrity and giving your full attention when you're with them.
今天一個普通的熟人或許會是你下一項創舉的關鍵。這就好像在外交上,一個不起眼的小國家很可能會是下一個重要的石油產地。誠信待人,并且和他們在一起的時候給他們充分的關注,才能和他們建立起長期穩定的關系。
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