Chapter 16. Make the Connection
you shared with a co-worker or boss. Now, I am sure you could also think of some negative responses these relationships may have brought you, such as the loss of a spouse or loved one, the pain of a fight with your children or parents, or the betrayal you may have felt from a co-worker or partner. Relationships are a vital part of life. How you cultivate them is a key factor in a fulfilled life. Without strong, caring, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships, you will never reach a level of fulfillment you desire. Fortunately, a few simple approaches to rela- tionships can make them less mysterious. Whether you want better skills to successfully start a new relationship, strengthen an existing one, or assemble the facts to make a decision to possibly end a bad relationship, the information in this section will allow you to make relationships one of the most fulfilling parts of your life. Just like the main theme of this book is to create a core that allows you to master any part of your life that you choose, estab- lishing a sub-core for relationships will allow you to handle all personal interactions in a manner that produces optimal results. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to build a relationship with your spouse or your postal carrier. Each of those relationships should have the same core aspects that will make them successful. This section will cover all areas of relationships. We are going to cover some things that you probably would never even think fall under this type of category. Remember, we are building a core for success in all relationships, so apply what you learn here to those relationships that will help fuel your life. My Experience Equals Your Rewards In my never-ending quest to improve every facet of my life, I have learned specific skills to form bonding, fulfilling relation- ships. I’ve also modeled myself after successful people and how they handle relationships. Just as important, I have learned from people with tragic relationships what not to do.
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