“You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

For me to be able to spend focused time with a couple of people and help them get the jobs is to me, that’s a good vision of success it doesn’t have to be hundreds of people at one time joining that community.

“I didn’t get there by wishing for it, but by working for it.” – Estee Lauder

Part of your networking challenge isn't just where these people are, but it's kind of what is your thinking, going back to your own goal and what your own purpose for networking is - this is also part of the equation here.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan

"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." – Newt Gingrich

Hiring managers need you to reach out, otherwise they will not know your talent is there and ready to help.

“The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson

Your lack of experience is a great blessing to you and to any company that would hire you because it's the profile of person that wants to learn, that's hungry. -JStuart Bradley

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe