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● Help someone out and they will naturally want to return the favor
● Before the event, imagine a positive outcome.
● Are you the problem?
Psychology
The Magic of Reciprocity
Think back to the last time someone unexpectedly held the door for you.
Did it make you smile? Of course, it did!
Man holding door open for Stranger
That's the magic of reciprocity, the unwritten agreement that says, "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours."
Think about it – when someone hands you the last cookie, don't you feel a sudden urge to return the favor?
It's the ancient law of give-and-take, and it's more powerful than a double shot of espresso.
In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson,
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself."
If you want to build solid connections or maybe sway things your way…Toss a little goodwill into the universe. Share the love, lend a hand, or be the office hero who brings in doughnuts on a Monday. People can't help but want to toss some goodness back your way.
As the saying goes, "What goes around comes around."
Be the one who starts the ripple of goodness. Whether it's a small act of kindness, a helping hand, or sharing your lunch with a colleague, let your actions be the catalyst.
Quote 📝
Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event.
Book Pearl 📚
The Power of Reciprocity
When someone does us a favor or provides us with something, we often feel a strong inclination to return the favor. This social norm of reciprocity is deeply ingrained in human behavior and can be a potent tool in persuasion.
For instance, offering assistance, providing a small favor, or giving a thoughtful gesture can create a sense of indebtedness in others. This feeling of indebtedness often leads people to want to return the favor.
By offering something valuable without immediately expecting something in return, you can trigger a psychological response that often leads people to reciprocate the gesture.
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