I am going to change your life with 4 words.... but first...
People are going to rush down below in the replies and argue.
They will say "But I read this book and it totally worked!"
But the ironic thing is I would never, ever, in a million years want to trade lives with these people. They are actually mega dorks if you meet them IRL.
Always look at the life of the person who's talking before you decide if you want listen to them and inevitably end up more like them from listening to their advice.
The one piece of advice that I can give you to always succeed is to simply use your eyes, ears and brain.
See and observe what works, then think, and then copy it.
This is true for all things.
When it comes to the idea of socializing, meeting friends, influencing people, and being a winner when it comes to the game of friends....
Look at the people who are actually winning and have a network.
Then compare that to what it says to do in HTWFAIP... You will see that the advice is RARELY listened to by the people who actually have the most friends, the best friends, and coolest friends, the most status, etc.
I have my own strategy. The bulk of it can be summarized down to only 4 words.
Are you ready?? Here they are...
HAVE WHAT PEOPLE WANT.
That's it. Have what people want.
They will see all of the things they want in/around/from YOU, and desire it. And they will be thrilled to call you their friend.
What do people want?
People want to look good.
So maximize your appearance to be attractive.
People want to be happy.
So have a positive personality that makes them want you to infect their attitude with happiness.
People want to feel good about themselves.
So have status and then compliment them, a compliment from a winner means 1000x more than from a loser.
People want money.
So have a successful business and skills. They will be magnetized to your ability to get what you want.
People want to have fun.
So always be having fun. They will want you to invite them to the fun.
People want better friends.
So have better friends than everyone and they will see you as the gateway to a better social life.
People want women.
So be able to easily get women and have women in your life.
People want to find a trustworthy friend.
So do what you say you're going to do and be resourceful. (When my friend went to jail I was the first person after his dad that he called, because people know I get shit done).
Focus your energy on having what people want, and you will be socially magnetic.
Then, expose yourself to the right people. This is done through always scheduling events and meeting people. Always going out to connect with others and socialize. Always get their info and follow up. Always invite them to events. Keep building and connecting and organizing.
Look at it as a multiplication math problem. (Having what people want) X (Exposure) = Social results.
If you're awesome and sit inside all day you will have no friends.
If you're useless but talk to everyone you're just annoying and still have few results.
Have what people want and meet a lot of people and you'll be the man.
Here's the basic summary of HTWFAIP the book, many of these I don't even follow:
Because this just turns you into some nice guy.
I've met TONS of people who read this book, but don't have anything people want, and they have ZERO status and no one wants to hit them up.
I've met people who act like complete douches and have 100x the social circle of those guys because they have EVERYTHING people want.
The secret, is to be attractive in all ways, and then be a nice dude on top of that. That's the recipe for actual social success.
Have what people want.
I can attribute much of my social success to this. For various reasons, when people meet me, I fill a gap in their life that makes them insecure.
I have total freedom in my business. They don't.
I have a perspective they wish they had.
I have insight they wish they had.
I have been places they want to go.
I have done things they haven't done.
I live a life they want to live.
I laugh a lot.
I help and solve problems.
I have skills.
I say yes to activities and doing fun things.
I have a large social group of awesome people.
etc.
I have what they want. There is always some gap. I usually have it, and it attracts people.
This is not to puff myself up, you cannot make it overt that you have these things. You have to just exist and people will see it naturally.
People are going to rush down below in the replies and argue.
They will say "But I read this book and it totally worked!"
But the ironic thing is I would never, ever, in a million years want to trade lives with these people. They are actually mega dorks if you meet them IRL.
Always look at the life of the person who's talking before you decide if you want listen to them and inevitably end up more like them from listening to their advice.
The one piece of advice that I can give you to always succeed is to simply use your eyes, ears and brain.
See and observe what works, then think, and then copy it.
This is true for all things.
When it comes to the idea of socializing, meeting friends, influencing people, and being a winner when it comes to the game of friends....
Look at the people who are actually winning and have a network.
Then compare that to what it says to do in HTWFAIP... You will see that the advice is RARELY listened to by the people who actually have the most friends, the best friends, and coolest friends, the most status, etc.
I have my own strategy. The bulk of it can be summarized down to only 4 words.
Are you ready?? Here they are...
HAVE WHAT PEOPLE WANT.
That's it. Have what people want.
They will see all of the things they want in/around/from YOU, and desire it. And they will be thrilled to call you their friend.
What do people want?
People want to look good.
So maximize your appearance to be attractive.
People want to be happy.
So have a positive personality that makes them want you to infect their attitude with happiness.
People want to feel good about themselves.
So have status and then compliment them, a compliment from a winner means 1000x more than from a loser.
People want money.
So have a successful business and skills. They will be magnetized to your ability to get what you want.
People want to have fun.
So always be having fun. They will want you to invite them to the fun.
People want better friends.
So have better friends than everyone and they will see you as the gateway to a better social life.
People want women.
So be able to easily get women and have women in your life.
People want to find a trustworthy friend.
So do what you say you're going to do and be resourceful. (When my friend went to jail I was the first person after his dad that he called, because people know I get shit done).
Focus your energy on having what people want, and you will be socially magnetic.
Then, expose yourself to the right people. This is done through always scheduling events and meeting people. Always going out to connect with others and socialize. Always get their info and follow up. Always invite them to events. Keep building and connecting and organizing.
Look at it as a multiplication math problem. (Having what people want) X (Exposure) = Social results.
If you're awesome and sit inside all day you will have no friends.
If you're useless but talk to everyone you're just annoying and still have few results.
Have what people want and meet a lot of people and you'll be the man.
Here's the basic summary of HTWFAIP the book, many of these I don't even follow:
- Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain.
- Give sincere, specific appreciation.
- Make the other person genuinely want the outcome.
- Take real interest in other people.
- Smile.
- Remember and use people’s names.
- Listen more than you talk.
- Talk about what matters to them.
- Make people feel important—honestly.
- Avoid arguments whenever possible.
- Never bluntly tell someone they are wrong.
- Admit your own mistakes quickly.
- Start difficult conversations warmly.
- Build agreement early with easy “yeses.”
- Let the other person do most of the talking.
- Let people feel ownership of the idea.
- See the situation from their perspective.
- Show empathy for their wants and feelings.
- Appeal to their better motives.
- Make your ideas vivid and memorable.
- Give people a worthwhile challenge.
- Start correction with real praise.
- Point out mistakes indirectly.
- Mention your own faults before theirs.
- Ask questions instead of giving commands.
- Let people keep their dignity.
- Praise even small improvement.
- Give people a strong reputation to live up to.
- Encourage them and make correction feel achievable.
- Make people feel good about doing what you suggest.
Because this just turns you into some nice guy.
I've met TONS of people who read this book, but don't have anything people want, and they have ZERO status and no one wants to hit them up.
I've met people who act like complete douches and have 100x the social circle of those guys because they have EVERYTHING people want.
The secret, is to be attractive in all ways, and then be a nice dude on top of that. That's the recipe for actual social success.
Have what people want.
I can attribute much of my social success to this. For various reasons, when people meet me, I fill a gap in their life that makes them insecure.
I have total freedom in my business. They don't.
I have a perspective they wish they had.
I have insight they wish they had.
I have been places they want to go.
I have done things they haven't done.
I live a life they want to live.
I laugh a lot.
I help and solve problems.
I have skills.
I say yes to activities and doing fun things.
I have a large social group of awesome people.
etc.
I have what they want. There is always some gap. I usually have it, and it attracts people.
This is not to puff myself up, you cannot make it overt that you have these things. You have to just exist and people will see it naturally.
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