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