Positive Attitude means enjoying a predominance of positive emotions and having a predominance of positive thoughts...plus having the ability to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts.

 

The Genius possesses the ability to get beyond his/her emotions, regardless of their character, and the ability to remove/minimize mental noise, with the result the genius’ mind is free to fully concentrate under the guidance of a focussed purpose.

 

Now – can we simplify those definitions?

 

[Should we?]

This is the first Thought Post in a series about how to go about building relationships.

 

At the end of the series, I will provide a customized summary…Building Relationships, from A to Z.

 

This Thought Post introduces the Brafman Brothers, Ori and Rom.

 

The Brafman Brothers wrote ‘Click - the magic of intimate connections’

 

Link to Click and the Brafman Brothers.

 

Brafman Brothers - how to go about building relationships:

1. Magic matters...many describe the moment that way when they experience an instant or very-quick connection with another person [this will be rare – so, when it happens do not ignore it]
2. There is power in vulnerability: many people are reluctant to open up...therein lies a key to connection on an emotional level…let down your protective guard
3. A few feet make a big difference: proximity is important…get close [but not too close]
4. Resonance begets resonance: (1) flow & presence, (2) flow - the experience of being in the zone, and (3) being fully present helps us create resonance...that draws people to us
5. Similarity counts...quantity trumps quality...similarity helps create an ‘In Group’ dynamic: focus on the ways you are similar (humour, music, sports, etc.)
6. The environment can help foster intimacy
7. Certain people are magnets [I immediately thought about Malcolm Gladwell's ‘Connectors’]
8. Quickset intimacy can bring out the best in us: the good news is quickset intimacy does not have to be left to chance