We all know a ton of people
Google Plus, a social media service, has a concept called “circles.”
In them, you place people of a certain quality. For example, your brother and sister go in the “family” circle. The people at your job go into a “job” circle. So on and so forth.
You give each circle a particular update, share particular things and give priority.
When it first was created, I thought it was a genius idea because that is how my mind worked, compartmentalize and keep people in their circle.
It’s a good way to sort. Not everyone needs to know everything.
With that said, if you notice a connection that can happen from one circle to another, try to connect them. Bringing someone relevant to you, with the eyes of an outsider, can lead to great breakthroughs in their own work.
Maybe they know someone too?