How many contacts do you have, who are they and does it really matter?

David McClelland of Harvard would answer, “Yes!” Because, his prediction is that as much as 95% of your success or failure can be attributed to those you surround yourself with.

The peak time for forming friendships is in your teens and early twenties. I think of  teen relationships as being a bunch of dominos all laid out on a table being grouped and regrouped, sometimes on a daily basis. As a middle school counselor, I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard the words, “My friend group...”. The social networks of teens are in a constant state of flux.

The pandemic has provided you an opportunity to design your life with meaningful connection in mind. To reflect on and adjust your interconnected web of relationship, with intention and purpose. Who you surround yourself with has a strong influence on your behavior, attitudes and results.

Listen for a process on how to explore your social networks. 

Read the companion blog.