Chandra Kamil’s Reviews > Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently > Status Update

… anything really worthwhile in life takes time to build.

Everybody is in a hurry, but that prevents most of us from connecting with others effectively. If you want to connect with people, you need to slow down.

The good news is I move fast; the bad news is I often move alone. — Lisa Thorne

You can’t give something you don’t have. You can’t tell what you don’t know. You can’t share what you don’t feel. No one gives out of a vacuum.

… to add value to others, they must make themselves more valuable.

We must do that which we think we cannot. — Eleanor Roosevelt

Initiating a conversation with someone often feels awkward. Offering help to someone means riaking rejection. Giving to others can lead to misunderstanding. You won’t feel comfortable in those moments. You just have to learn to get past those feelings of awkwardness or insecurity.

Be the first to help. (and include)

Extra Effort
Unsolicited Appreciation
Unguarded Openness
Increased Communication
Enjoyable Experiences
Emotional Bondedness
Positive Energy
Growing Synergy
Unconditional Love

Being disconnected wastes your time. It interrupts the flow of what you’re trying to accomplish, and it undermines your productivity.