I don't understand why it is necessary for career/business progress.
I really hate the idea of hanging out with someone just because they can help my business or career. I like my friends/family and would rather spend time with them.
Does that make me weird?
I'd rather spend weekends at home than on a golf course with strangers I hope to convert to clients.
They offered me the job regardless and the business grew.
I do it very well.
But it's a chore for me.
I literally hate it.
You have to do it so that your mouth doesn't look like a cavernous sewer but you don't have to look forward to the trip.
But once I get in the groove, it's showtime.
And my show is pretty good.