Debbie:

What is the one single truth you've learned the hard way that you wish you knew when you first started putting your own skin in the game

Saleema:

What i wish i knew was that how do you do strategic giving from a networking standpoint i look at it as net giving how do you give more when you connect with people it's about quality more than quantity it's about how do you be top of mind how do you be remembered recommended and referred so people know exactly what you do who you serve how to help you, how to make introductions for you.

 I would say that single truth is how do you do strategic giving? I think the more you model strategic giving, which is how do you actually help the person through whether it's your advice or through a resource that you think it would be helpful for them. Connection, always try to make a referral or an introduction. I see some of the most successful people, they always do that. They take the time to research you. They take the time to really learn you and find something unique and memorable to say. I learned that the hard way in the sense that it took me to be around a lot of successful people to see how they were giving and why some of the most successful people are big givers. And when you're still on your way there, how do you get out of that scarcity mindset and focus on giving? How do you build a network where you can make those introductions? And I think the more that you can lean into generosity and lean into giving, I think that is actually what will help you get success.