Explore local communities

If you have a way with words and don't mind approaching random people and starting a conversation, explore local communities. These could be local events, conferences, or meetups where you can find experts from different industries who are happy to share their experiences.^[1]

You may even approach a person at work whose work you're familiar with and admire or a conference speaker whose presentation made an impression on you. Before you start discussing what's important to you, establish a rapport and make sure they don't feel like they're being interrogated.