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The Strength of Weak Ties
“A distant acquaintance may open a door your close circle cannot see.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Weak ties can connect groups with little overlapping information and carry novelty between them. Their value comes from bridging position, not simply low intimacy.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
A former colleague you rarely contact knows of an opening beyond the reach of friends in your own sector.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
Not every weak tie is useful, and strong ties still provide support, trust, and information.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Look at which circles a tie connects, not only how often it is used.