People are constantly telling me that I will get my next job based on my network. Unfortunately, my network has practically failed me. Suggestions on meeting the "right" people?

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Also figure out how to find recently retired execs. They're amazing contacts to have AND them being retired means no gatekeeper so you can easily reach em via LinkedIn message.

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