The big idea: why we should spend more time talking to strangers
We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships
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Why do we care so much what strangers think but think so little about how our actions affect those closest to us?
“Progress in all aspects of our lives—and the world around us—relies on breaking out of the routine. Meeting different people, being exposed to different ideas, gives us the medium upon which to change our thinking and ultimately, grow.” When we realize all that we have in common,
Chris Schembra • Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits Through Our Darkest Hours
Start thinking of strangers as people who can bring new dimensions to your life, not as persons to be feared.
Debra Fine • The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression!
It’s not often that we hear alternative perspectives that drastically differ from our own. We tend to hang out with people who are like us, who share our beliefs, values, and habits. We associate within the bounds of where we belong. So simply being the atypical voice allows you to enrich.
Laura Huang • Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage
