Early-stage entrepreneurs should consistently choose focused work over networking. Accomplishing significant work creates tangible success, which naturally attracts valuable connections and opportunities that networking alone cannot provide.
To elevate your life, you must elevate your inner circle. An intense work ethic is the universal currency that grants access to circles above your current station, as successful people are willing to help those they believe will execute. This may require letting friendships become 'seasonal.'
The biggest bottleneck for entrepreneurs is not flawed execution but the mental weight of indecision. It is almost always faster to make a quick decision, accept the risk of being wrong, and correct course than it is to deliberate endlessly, as most choices are reversible.