Title: 5 Unexpected Benefits of Being Friendly
Headings: 5 Unexpected Benefits of Being Friendly
5 Unexpected Benefits of Being Friendly
1. You can make a difference with friendliness.
2. You’ll strengthen your willpower.
3. Good deeds add meaning to your life.
4. It makes you feel good.
5. It will likely come back to you.
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Content: Instead of being open to people we don’t know yet, we do our best to avoid the risk of being vulnerable. You can make a difference in this world by making the first step toward a potential relationship with others. Or, as Scott Berkun, former manager at Microsoft, has put it: “ Initiating a positive exchange is a hallmark of a difference maker.” Just imagine what could have happened if I had the courage to make the first step with my not so polite colleague. It would have given me at least the chance of discovering the underlying cause of her behavior, and maybe even helping her. Instead, I was so preoccupied with defending myself that I didn’t even consider honest friendliness as a possible means to resolve the issue. This was the moment when I realized that I could only make a difference by being kind and helpful to other people. 2. You’ll strengthen your willpower.