Real Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career Why Staying in Touch Matters and How to Do It Right with Relationships to Infinity Author, Jason Levin
Dec 17, 2024
Jason Levin, author of "Relationships to Infinity," shares his expertise in building and maintaining meaningful connections. He dives into why phrases like 'Let’s keep in touch' often fall flat and offers practical strategies to reignite old ties. Levin discusses the power of dormant connections, the importance of genuine communication, and how gratitude can strengthen bonds. He also addresses the psychological barriers to networking and provides tips for making authentic engagement feel less daunting.
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Keeping In Touch Is Mostly Aspirational
- People commonly say "Let's keep in touch" but rarely follow through, creating a gap between aspiration and action.
- Jason Levin wrote Relationships to Infinity to explain the why and the how of sustaining professional relationships.
Practice Relationships Like A Skill
- Treat relationship-building like a practiced skill and create consistent habits similar to athletic training.
- Block time and use actions rooted in social science to improve your network over months and years.
You Matter More Than You Think
- People underestimate their positive impact and often feel they are 'not interesting' when reaching out.
- Reminding others of positive past interactions is more valuable than you expect and changes perception for both parties.
