silicon on 27 December 2012
Networks are incredibly valuable. In the OP's example, the person with a wider network is actually more valuable so more deserving than the person without a network.
Fortunately many of the skills required for success are ones you can learn and train. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of work, dedication and patience.
We live in a instant access world, and many of the skills require changing habits, which means you may not see any results for YEARS. I know this is true because I've been through it.
