As we discussed in the lesson on proactively solving problems, time & sleep can really take a toll on relationships. The more time that passes with no communication, the more the relationship will fade away. This brings us to today’s lesson: Schedule & make time for relationship maintenance.
A major part of building relationships is being consistent. And to consistently do all the things we’ve talked about time this lesson takes time. The biggest reason people don’t stay in touch is because something more urgent comes up.
The real trick is schedule time for relationships… from sending out thank you cards to making phone calls just to say hello. Keith Ferrazzi calls this pinging. I call it touching.
CALL TO ACTION
- Pick a few few, maybe 3 or 4 of the techniques we’ve talked about so far and decide that you’re going to really commit to them for the next year.
- Think about how much time it will take to do each of the techniques you pick consistently. And then carve out that time in your schedule. If it will take you 30-minutes a day to write out 5 thank you cards, schedule the 30-minutes into your day and don’t procrastinate on it.
- Just do it. Get in a routine and turn it into a habit.