Don’t be interesting. Be interested.<ul><li>Listen to people and ask them to tell you more.</li><li>When they mention something you have in common, point it out.</li><li>Be enthusiastic and encouraging.</li></ul>

Connecting to people by paying attention

Go past discussing only the weather. Allow yourself to be vulnerable to help lay the ground for a closer personal connection.

Be Vulnerable

You have probably met a large number of friends through just a handful of people. Those are your superconnectors. Rekindle those friendships and ask them if there is anyone you should meet.

Reconnect with old friends

Having a weak circle of friends carries the same risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Researchers suggest that core factors for a happy life include:<ul><li>number of friends</li><li>closeness of friends</li><li>closeness of family</li><li>relationships with neighbors and co-workers</li></ul>

The importance of friends

Denmark has the happiest people in the world. One reason is that 92% of them belong to some kind of social group, ranging from sports to cultural interests.Starting a group is the easiest way to manage 5 friendships with 20 % of the effort. Ideas could include a weekly lunch, a monthly sewing circle or a movie night.

Start A Social Group

Make the time to spend time with your friends so that they will know that you value them.Research suggests to check in with your friends at least every two weeks.

Don’t Be A Stranger

Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. To check it out, click here. *** When you were a kid it was a lot easier. In college you almost had to be trying not to make friends.

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