You do it intermittently, not constantly, and there’s an unforced quality that works for everyone. 

Just spending 10 minutes a day on loose touch can keep you connected with a lot of people you made contact with online or professional or elsewhere.

The key to overcoming your fears about networking is to practice a little bit every day — and to do it when you don’t need specific help.

... is to put you into someone’s consciousness for a few minutes, and vice versa.