-Vincent McNabb, God's Way of Mercy
Do you think you have anything in COMMON with someone you haven't seen in 9 years? Who STRONG of a conversation do you think you could create with that person you don't really know anymore? Who well can you DEVELOP a good discussion with someone that you know well today?!
Last night, I met with a FRIEND that I have seen since my last semester of college, circa December 2000. I had not heard from him, nor seen him around town. I knew he still lived here, yet that was all... until last night.
We were REUNITED through a mutual friend and decided to meet to "catch up." We chatted, shared old times and funny stories, then it HAPPENED... a real conversation struck up. A conversation about what REALLY motivates one another. What PASSIONS are underlying and awaiting a release into the world. We spoke of business, relationships, professional pursuits and PURPOSE. Our "chat" began at 745pm and I expect to be home by 9:00pm at the latest.
I arrived home at 12:52am... FIRED UP!!
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When given the OPPORTUNITY to become familiar with someone during a discussion, do you take advantage? Do you ask about their MOTIVATIONS, PASSIONS and REAL INTERESTS or do you ask about the weather, "how business is," or if they watched the game?
Frankly, if you are asking those questions, you know that you are WASTING your time. You are seeking that common ground through the lowest value discussion. Why not take the CHANCE to KNOW that person??
Try this:
1. Ask them what the most EXCITING thing they did last week... should they say "nothing exciting happened," ask them what would have made it EXCITING?! 2. Tell them you haven't read the newspaper or watched TV in the past 3 days and would like to know their opinion about what is IMPORTANT... you will learn quickly what they like and give you a quick shared common ground.
3. Take the fear out of them by offering a reading recommendation. Speak about your favorite book and why they should read it... they will follow with their own recommendation.
Don't be AFRAID of great conversation. Be VERY AFRAID of pointless discussion. Take the chance to KNOW someone... you might be surprised how much GENIUS they are able to share with you!
Cheers,
Zach
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