It is always a blessing to share our lessons from what we learn. These are 11 brief lessons from our book for January, 2024. Ponder over each lesson and let them bring great changes in your life.
1. Embrace Authenticity:
Be true to yourself, connect with those who matter, and choose actions aligned with your genuine self.
Reframe obligations into opportunities or desires, and when needed, find genuine positivity even in challenging situations or interactions.
2. Prioritize Self-liking:
How you perceive yourself shapes your reality. Cultivate positivity through self-talk, acknowledge achievements, and celebrate progress.
Embrace a "fake it till you make it real" mindset to foster growth. Collaborate effectively by acknowledging the value of diverse perspectives on the style matrix.
3. Perception Shapes Reality:
Make a positive first impression, stay authentic, and understand communication styles. Stay open-minded, consistent, and flexible to ensure authentic perception.
4. Energy Is Contagious:
Be genuine, even amidst challenges. Understand your energy and others' to foster positive outcomes.
Build energy knowledge for deeper connections and productivity. Channel positive energy into fruitful networking opportunities.
5. Curiosity Fosters Connections:
Start conversations by being curious and ask open-ended questions. Avoid interrogation; instead, share to build connections.
Use the internet for prep, but don't overdo it, as it can stifle curiosity and genuine communication.
6. Listening Is Essential:
Understand others by truly listening to them. Utilize inward, outward, and intuitive listening to establish connections and gain deeper understanding.
Listen from others' perspectives and manage distractions to foster meaningful communication. Acknowledge strengths in listening and areas for improvement, and strive to enhance your listening skills.
Good listening benefits both parties, fosters understanding and enhances connections.
7. Similarity Breeds Connection:
Find common ground and shared experiences to build rapport. Associate with trusted sources to gain trust.
Mirror body language naturally to convey engagement. Look beyond obvious differences to uncover hidden similarities.
8. Mood Memory Matters:
People remember how you made them feel more than what you said. Focus on conveying positive energy through words, body language, and overall demeanor.
Show admiration, appreciation, and vulnerability to foster trust and positive memories. Exit conversations gracefully to leave a lasting positive impression.
9. Familiarity Breeds Comfort:
Stay in touch through social networks, well-wishes, and personal recommendations. Utilize technology to maintain connections and keep conversations going.
Keep interactions authentic and natural, avoiding intrusive behavior while staying within their circle.
10. Give First:
Create value by giving freely to others without expecting anything in return. Offer introductions, invitations, resources, favors, and advice.
Be proactive in helping those in your circle and set a plan in motion to do so. Remember that what you give often comes back to you, so continue the cycle of giving by paying it forward and extending kindness to others.
11. Patience Is Key:
Give things time to unfold and trust that generosity will yield positive outcomes. Kindness repays itself, even if not immediately evident.
Be patient with yourself and seize opportunities to bring value to others. Allow friendships to evolve naturally over time.
Thanks for reading.
Lessons compiled by;
Henry Kankam,
Member & Tutor,
The School Of Friendship.
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