Let’s talk about winning friends and influencing people (actually I just joking, we are taking about something more attainable). We are talking about building solid friendships.
Everyone loves to bring up the book "Win Friends and Influence People" but the title is slightly misleading. You can't win friends via some contest, gift giving, or risking your mental health and otherwise. True friendship is organic and it happens through time, patience, making genuine connections, asking GOD for a brotherhood to build, and consistency.
One area that I believe women have us beat...women understand strength in unity and creating a village. And, in many cases many men have a difficult time finding community within certain phases of life (post-HS, post-college, or otherwise). Many men live isolated and although I believe solitude is important...it's also important for us as men (particularly Black Men) to find common ground and build collective community.
Thus, here are my quick steps to do so...
1. Be Intentional About Checking-In on People (I believe this helped me transition my associations into friendships. Be consistent and focus on building trust).
2. Using social media (although I disliked social media previously, I do see the way it connects people...whether it is starting group chats or simply sending articles to a close friend or two. It’s a great way to quickly check-in and share information).
3. Joining a Young Professional group is a great way to get connected to like minded people your age who are working and trying to better themselves (definitely try to find a YP group...but definitely have a sense of discernment when deciding). Church small groups can also be great as well.
4. Getting involved in the community is a great way to give back and meet new people. Great friends are generally community orientated and have a passion centered around the common good of others.
5. Understand that the term friend is distinctive so definitely audit your circle and make sure you’re growing in your friendships.
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Fellas, You NEED Spiritual Strength!
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