Growing your network involves meeting new people and engaging them in conversation, so that you can build a professional relationship with them. Each time you approach a new person to build a new link, you step outside your comfort zone. This allows you to gain confidence and develop essential social skills that will benefit you in your life. The more you go to events, or other places, to meet professionals so that you can build your network, the more confidence you gain. Ultimately, it becomes effortless for you to approach anyone and build a professional relationship with them.