Network effects significantly shape life decisions, often unnoticed, influencing choices from city selection to career paths. These unseen forces, compounding over time, establish a "network gravity" that guides individuals through pivotal life events. Math underlies social structures, exemplified by Zipf's Law, impacting phenomena like city sizes and income distributions. People exchange ideas, capital, and aspirations within networks, where preferential attachment concentrates resources among leading nodes. Crossroads like family, high school, and college networks exert substantial influence, with college choice impacting future geography and career. Recognizing network forces provides a superpower to navigate life's complexities and make more informed decisions.
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