Relationships compounds

Small acts of kindness and positive behavior in interactions accumulate over time, creating a broad and strong network of connections.

Examples:

  • Helping others inspires reciprocal help, fostering stronger relationships.
  • Consistently being a bit nicer in interactions can lead to meaningful, long-term connections.
  • Networks grow and strengthen as positive behaviors are reflected back over time.

Where does this idea come from?

  • The Aggregation of Marginal GainsThe Aggregation of Marginal GainsSmall, consistent changes or improvements, when compounded over time, can lead to significant outcomes. Examples: * Shifting the route of an airplane by just a few degrees results in landing in a completely different city. * Cancer grows undetectably for most of its life, then quickly dominates. * Bamboo spends years building roots underground before shooting up 90 feet in six weeks. Where does this idea come from? * Compounding effects What's similar to this idea? * Shifting the route of
  • Social reciprocity

What's similar to this idea?

  • Tit-for-tat approach
  • Transactional relationships
  • Paying it forward

What's opposite of this idea?

  • Selfish behavior in relationships
  • Burning bridges

Where does this idea lead to?

  • Networking

Status: #idea
Tags: relationships, generosity, networking, reciprocity, compounding effects


References

Atomic Habits by James Clear > Chapter 1