Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 308) - Foundations Conversation Month 6 Update - Outreach
Mar 28, 2025
Explore the vital role of outreach in building and maintaining friendships, especially for parents juggling family responsibilities. Delve into the challenges of forming connections during the COVID pandemic and the significance of diverse social networks. The conversation shifts to the decline of community engagement and its effects on democracy, alongside the importance of trust in society. Additionally, examine the rise of parasocial relationships and their impact on real-life interactions, while enjoying a personal update on a journey of growth and development.
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Outreach versus Close Relationships
- Outreach, involving making new friends and maintaining your network, involves different social behaviors than maintaining close relationships.
- Both are vital as new relationships replenish your social circle when old ones evolve or fade.
Set a Weekly Outreach Goal
- Commit to spending at least one day per week meeting new people or reconnecting with old friends outside your daily circle.
- Schedule events proactively to keep social opportunities open, even if attendance is occasional.
Use Reminders for Genuine Contact
- Use reminders to check how long it's been since you last contacted friends.
- Only reach out when genuine to avoid mechanical or robotic communication.
