Creating Wealth Through Weak Ties

Name: Creating Wealth Through Weak Ties
ISBN: 9787559683687

Li HaifengBeijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · ChinaSep 2025

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Word count: 110K words
Chapters: 45
ISBN: 9787559683687

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Summary

Good interpersonal relationships are the source of happiness, and the often overlooked weak ties are the key to creating wealth. Many wealth opportunities in life come mostly from the weak ties we do not value. Li Haifeng, co-founder of the DISC community, deeply analyzes the underlying logic of human nature and the core role of weak ties in personal growth and achievement from the perspective of his personal growth and entrepreneurial practice. He guides readers to improve self-awareness, gain insight into the nature of relationships, and imparts practical “inner methods” and “techniques” to help readers build and maintain high-quality relationships, thereby creating higher life value. To achieve things, we need not only strong ties but also the breadth and diversity of information available through weak ties. This book offers very specific strategic guidance on how to maintain weak ties and has certain reference value for anyone who wants to master interpersonal relationships.

Editor's review

Weak Ties and Wealth Creation, written by Li Haifeng, is published by Beijing United Publishing Company. The core argument of the book is that what truly brings wealth and opportunities is often not the close strong ties around us but the seemingly distant weak ties with whom we are not often in contact. This theory did not originate with the author; its sociological roots can be traced to Professor Mark Granovetter’s classic research. The unique value of this book, however, lies in the way the author, Li Haifeng, combines his own practice and observation in business and interpersonal networks to localize, contextualize, and deconstruct this academic theory for application.

The book systematically explains the definition and value of weak ties and how to consciously build, maintain, and activate a personal weak-tie network. It is not merely a book about “connections” but also an in-depth guide to information differences, social capital, and opportunity structures. Through numerous cases, the author shows that weak ties are bridges across different social circles and can bring fresh, non-redundant information and resources, which are precisely the key sources of innovation and wealth.

From an editorial perspective, the reading value of this book lies in its strong practical guidance. It breaks the traditional mindset that “it is easier to get things done through acquaintances” and provides readers—especially those in career development, seeking breakthroughs, or engaged in sales, entrepreneurship, consulting, and other industries requiring broad connections—with an operational methodology. The book’s strategies for turning weak ties into actual value, such as value first, precise connection, and continuously providing micro-value, are quite inspiring. Of course, the application effect of the theory varies from person to person and also depends on personal sincerity and long-termism. Overall, this is an action manual that can effectively broaden social cognition and stimulate network thinking.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Professionals currently in career transition or seeking breakthroughs
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and salespeople who need to build broad connections
Readers interested in sociology and interpersonal network theory who hope to put it into practice
People who feel their social circles have become rigid and hope to gain new information and perspectives

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting to find one-step shortcuts to rapid wealth
Highly introverted people who feel great stress from any form of social interaction

Reading tips

While reading, compare the book’s strategies with the current state of your own interpersonal network and think about which links can be optimized immediately
Do not rush; focus on digesting the chapters with specific methods for “maintaining” and “activating” weak ties
Combine the practical suggestions at the end of the book to make a simple, sustainable small plan for expanding weak ties

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

版权信息
自序财富密码，就藏在你的弱关系里
Part 1 人性的底层逻辑
·人性是四种要素的组合·
·给你的弱关系提供情绪价值·
·让每个人都被看见·
·只有邀请，没有要求·
·做好自己，才能赢得信任·
·你做的一切都是加分项·
·示范的力量，大于说服·
·弱关系越多，你的贵人就越多·
Part 2 成事的心法
·正确认知自我，赚钱不是难事·
·个体成事如何找准定位·
·个体成事的必备心态·
·个体成事的关键能力与技巧·
·个体成事如何持续发力·
Part 3 关系的本质
·处理好弱关系能让你变富·
·建立人际关系的基本准则·
·人际关系的几大催化剂·
·好的沟通是人际关系的润滑剂·
·如何处理工作中的弱关系·
·家庭关系是终身学习的必修课·
·幸福感是关系发展的原动力·
Part 4 高价值的联结
·价值与财富的关系·
·识别对方需求·
·向上学习，成为自己的贵人·
·让他人主动与你合作·
·建立轻合伙的关系·
Part 5 借势与造势
·势能与财富的关系·
·蓄势的方式方法·
·做好借势，快速突围·
·如何做好造势·
·如何互为势能·
Part 6 联盟与势能
·联盟是成事的最佳路径·
·选到适合的联盟，让成事更容易·
·自信且正确地展示自己的价值·
·用别人想要的方式，给别人需要的东西·
·用产品增加联结的可能性·
·加深盟友关系，让联盟更有竞争力·
·相信周期，把握市场大趋势·

FAQ

What is the main difference between this book and other networking management books on the market?

The foundation of this book is the rigorous sociological theory of “the strength of weak ties.” It focuses on explaining how to use distant but diverse connections to obtain heterogeneous information and opportunities, rather than simply teaching how to manage close connections or engage in utilitarian networking. Its perspective is more macro and systematic.

Are the methods in the book suitable for introverted readers?

Yes. What this book advocates is not becoming a social butterfly but building networks through online sharing, professional value output, light interaction, and other methods. These methods are equally friendly to introverts; the key is to find a low-pressure way of connecting that suits you.

Does maintaining weak ties require a lot of time?

No. One of the core ideas of this book is precisely the “weakness” of “weak ties”: it does not require high-frequency intimate interaction. Effective maintenance is often achieved through occasional value sharing, likes and comments, or information transmission. The emphasis is on long-term, conscious lightweight connection rather than piling up time.

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About the author

Li Haifeng Author · China

Li Haifeng is a well-known trainer, corporate consultant and bestselling book producer, and a co-founder of the DISC+ community, where he has personally certified more than 5,000 DISC-authorized trainers and consultants. His writing spans management, artificial intelligence, biography, social culture and personal growth. His works range from textbooks such as Fundamentals of Management (2nd Edition) and Management: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition) to practical guides like AI-Assisted Great Teaching, which responds to new needs in education. He is the author of Why Can't I Understand You, DISC Workplace Personality Testing, and Leadership, and the chief editor of Infinite Progress, Golden Quotes from Great Books, and Designing Your Life. Since 2020 he has been named a Dangdang Influential Author for several consecutive years, and his books focus on turning behavioral styles and communication methods into practical everyday tools.