If you want others to like you, if you want to develop real friendships, if you want to help others at the same time as you help yourself, keep this principle in mind: Become genuinely interested in other people.
Interpretation
To build genuine friendships and connections, take an authentic interest in others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of showing true interest in others as a foundational principle for developing meaningful relationships. By focusing on the well-being and interests of others, not only do we foster friendships, but we also create an environment where we can mutually benefit and thrive, reinforcing the idea that positive connections are built on empathy and genuine care.
In practice
In a networking event, to establish connections, you can share this quote to highlight the importance of being genuinely interested in others.
When I asked him -Mr.Henry Ford- if he ever worried, he replied: "No. I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe that every-thing will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about?
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By talking to yourself about the things you have to be grateful for you can fill your mind with thoughts that soar and sing.
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If a person says or does something that we consider offensive, our first obligation is to refuse to take offense and then communicate privately, honestly, and directly with that individual. Such an approach invites inspiration from the Holy Ghost and permits misperceptions to be clarified and true intent to be understood.
Treat your elders as elders, and extend it to the elders of others; treat your young ones as young ones, and extend it to the young ones of others; then you can turn the whole world in the palm of your hand
I think women are really good at making friends and not good at networking. Men are good at networking and not necessarily making friends. That's a gross generalization, but I think it holds in many ways.
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