FYI, here’s more of what Christine has to say:

“And here’s an important lesson I’ve learned in my many
entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial adventures: The
universe has a perfect accounting system.

This is something that took me quite a while to figure
out. I used to think, “I do so many favors for Suzie-Q,
but whenever I ask for something from her, she doesn’t
help.”

Then I’d end up feeling bitter or resentful about the
situation. And all along, I never realized that I was
standing there with a closed fist instead of an open hand.

Now I know that there are larger laws of the universe
at work. Because the more often you put your own needs
aside and help people get what THEY want, the more often
they’ll help YOU in return.

When people ask you for favors, do them if you can.
Trust that you’ll get favors in return, but remember–
they may not necessarily come from those you’ve helped.
They may come from unexpected places.

Strapped for cash? That’s the very moment you should help
someone else out with a loan or gift. Trust that it will
come back to you.

It’s like having a bank account…you make deposits, earn
interest, and get more in return. By doing good for others,
more people will naturally want to help you.

This is especially true when networking. Don’t just put
your blinders on and look for people that can do things
for you. Going in with a “lean and hungry” look only oozes
desperation.

Instead, work on creating a “tribe” of people you truly
care about and who care about you. Start by asking
people what they’re doing. Help them out to get the good
energy moving.”