This is a tongue and cheek quote that expresses my discontent with superficial relationships. I don’t worry about how many friends I have, I’m only concerned with the quality and depth of the relationships I hold dear.
Unlike many people, my friend David, who also enjoys deep conversation, has a very unusual way of engaging people he first meets. He would meet someone on a train, bus, or plane and ask “So, what difference in the world did you make today?” An unusual question, yes, but David is a wonderful and unusual guy.
He may not have a ton of acquaintances, but when he connects with someone, he often times makes a friend for life.
This week, reach out and share yourself with a stranger and they may not be interested or may not be comfortable with your openness, but so what, if not, you probably wouldn’t want them for a friend anyway. But if so, you may have a new friend for life.
Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching www.iPECcoaching.com