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Connecting to people by paying attention
Don’t be interesting. Be interested.
- Listen to people and ask them to tell you more.
- When they mention something you have in common, point it out.
- Be enthusiastic and encouraging.
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Start A Social Group
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.
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Reconnect with old friends
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.
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Don’t Be A Stranger
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.
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The importance of 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:
- number of friends
- closeness of friends
- closeness of family
- relationships with neighbors a...
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Be Vulnerable
Go past discussing only the weather. Allow yourself to be vulnerable to help lay the ground for a closer personal connection.
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"Having someone wonder where you are when you don't come home at night is a very old human need." — Margart Mead
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Be Interested
Being excited, enthusiastic and interested in what you have to say rubs off on others. Even if your core topic is dull, you can connect it with something interesting.
1. Become genuinely interested in other people
This is the most important principle in Carnegie's book. It's about taking the time to learn about other people's interests and concerns. When you show genuine interest in someone, they're more likely to feel like you're paying attention to them and that you value their company.
Failure to Actually Ask
Failure to clearly and explicitly ask for what you need is a common reason why people don’t help.
In many research and practice, most people are willing to help, but they don’t know what you need and can’t help until you tell them. An effec...
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