Genuinely the key to good networking is to give up the idea that it's all about you and your success. The more you go with the intention of raising the tide, the sooner you'll find your own boat lifts
You should be looking for opportunity, not seeking advantage
I don’t “network,” I make friends. Other artists are not my competition, they’re my beloved peers and sources of inspiration. We all have the same goal; to share our art. I’m not gonna corporatize my human relationships with them. I am in my sandbox playing and I hope they join me.