Jacob and Kalob discuss how to become socially successful. We talk about what it means to be an effective communicator, what being socially successful can do for you (the benefits), and also how you can take steps toward becoming more socially successful. 

Social Success

• Social Success: the ability to successfully build relationships and navigate social environments.

We communicate through 

• body language
• Listening
• physical touch
• and much more

Why does it matter?

• Unfortunately, it’s easy to be antisocial. Technology has enabled the avoidance of social interaction. 

The 6 Health Benefits Of Being Social

1. You’re Less Likely To Catch A Cold
2. You’ll Fight Off Depression
3. You Get Better Sleep
4. You’re More Productive
5. Your Brain Stays Sharper
6. You’ll Live Longer

Family Relationships

• Family is the #1 priority

Tips:

• When you’re home, be home.
• Put away the smart phone. 
• Spend quality time with spouse and kids. 
• Be INTENTIONAL about your family relationships

5 Love Languages - Dr. Gary Chapman

• Words of Affirmation
• Acts of Service
• Receiving Gifts
• Quality Time
• Physical Touch

Relationships outside of the home

An Introvert’s Guide to Becoming More Social

• Start small
• Chat with strangers
• Don’t get overwhelmed by those who speak too much
• Learn to act like likeable people do
• Don’t be afraid of silence
• Don’t control yourself all the time
• Find a hobby that’s social
• Go and smile to someone!

Business Relationships

“Healthy business relationships are the foundation of any successful business, large or small” - The Importance of Healthy Business Relationships

Tips:

• Be authentic
• Develop Mutual Respect
• Offer something before asking for something
• Plan something fun to do - outside of work. Go networking together, meetups, events, (business related) etc. 

(These tips come from the article 11 Ways to Build Solid, Strong, Lasting Business Relationships)

Balance

• If you’re at home, be home.
• If you’re at work, be at work. 

25 Tips to Help You Improve Any Relationship in Your Life

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