Because I recently invited a number of my professional and personal "contacts" to connect with my linked in network, I thought I'd post this YouTube video on how an internet networking service works.  I would give a tip of the hat to the blogger-friend who first posted this but I can't remember who it was. I'm not certain how it works, but here is how quickly your network expands.

This morning I had 31 "first degree" contacts; 600+ "second degree" contacts and 63,200 "third degree" contacts. By this afternoon, these contacts increased as follows:  41 "first degree" contacts, 1500+ "second degree" contacts and 110,000 "third degree" contacts.  Best of all, I exchanged emails with people I really shouldn't have lost track of.

No, I don't know what it means for my professional and business development.  I'll let you know.  In the meantime, run the video &/or view my linked in profile while deciding how you want to upgrade yours.