The Daily Motivation COMMUNICATION Expert: Do THIS To Connect DEEPLY With ANYONE! (Become MAGNETIC) | Charles Duhigg EP 544
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Mar 4, 2024 
Research shows social connections are key to happiness and longevity, combatting isolation starts with conversation skills. Duhigg discusses 'supercommunicators' who make us feel valued, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and deep relationships in today's digital world.
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Social Connections & Longevity
- Social connections are the biggest factor in happiness and longevity, even more than prestige or wealth.
- Having double the close friends correlates with living up to 20 years longer.
Loneliness and Conversation
- Loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, highlighting the crucial need for human connection.
- Conversations are the primary way we build relationships and combat this loneliness epidemic.
Internet and Conversation Skills
- The internet makes it easier to isolate oneself, contributing to the decline in conversational skills.
- Historically, conversation skills were taught, but now they are overlooked, leading to uncertainty and anxiety in social situations.