Learn: Danger of friendships, How to make intros, Life games 

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Hola from Buenos Aires, 

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⚠️ Danger of Friendships

I read something recently that’s been stuck in my head all week. (H/T @Ellie Rome) 

Everyone knows the saying, “You’re the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with...”

But here’s WHY it’s so much more than that. 

A study from New England Journal of Medicine showed the spread of obesity through social networks. Data proves that if your friend becomes obese, then YOU are 45% more likely to gain weight over the next four years.

But here’s where it gets crazier. Even if a friend of your friend gains weight, YOU are still 20% more likely to gain weight. Further, if a friend of a friend of your friend is obese, you are 10% more likely to gain weight. 

Let that sink in for a second.

The data is compelling, but what do we do with it? 

Use a 3-step process to avoid traps by adjusting your AIM (actions, interests, magnets).

Check my essay and AIM Flywheel here.

🤝 Make Intros

Making genuine, helpful introductions is low effort and high impact. And I LOVE it. 

One sentence I find myself using often is “also you both are just amazing humans.” 

Simple format: 

“@person 1 is [quick background]

@person 2 is [quick background]

So thought [reason you’re connecting them]. 

Also, you both are just amazing humans and will enjoy knowing each other.”

Here is an example from last week: 

There’s no expectation for anything in return. The connector just has an eye for others' interests and makes intros when possible. 

Can you make one intro this week? 

🤔 Life Games 

“Life games reflect life aims. And the games men choose to play indicate not only their type, but also their level of inner development” - Robert S. de Ropp

Abrazos, 

Mitchell 

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