The essence of building your own brand. People having heard of you - and having a positive impression - before you've even met them. If you can create that effect, doors open for you. A close second, if that's not possible, is people getting a good impression of o very quickly when they Google you
Michael Ellsberg (2011). “The Education of Millionaires: Everything You Won't Learn in College About How to Be Successful”, p.161, Penguin