5 Keys to Social Alignment

What is an aligned social circle? When people ponder improving their social lives, what do they actually want? For the past two weeks, I’ve been reading and taking detailed notes on feedback from some questions that I posed to my email list. I asked people to tell me about their social circles, including what’s working and what isn’t working for them – and especially how they would like to improve or upgrade their social lives and friendship circles. I spent days pulling out patterns and compressing the key issues to figure out what people really want in this area of life. Eventually I condensed it down to 5 core upgrades that people want to make, and I’m happy to share this now – because these are the changes we’ll be exploring together in the upcoming Guild course. 1. Growth-oriented friends Enjoy dynamic relationships with people who actively seek growth opportunities.Co-invest in helping each other grow, and celebrate your gains together.Connect with people who care about you and who are willing and able to challenge you.Build intimacy with a growth-oriented primary partner.Embrace people who introduce you to fresh ideas and possibilities.Mastermind with your friends on creative and business projects. The most obvious change that people want to see is more close friendships (and romantic relationships) with others who are very growth-oriented. They want friends who are taking action and at least trying to upgrade their live...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Abundance Lifestyle Relationships Source Type: blogs