The Big Ideas

There are four habits that show you how to have successful relationships: 1. Be curious, not critical. 2: Be careful not to crush anything. 3: Ask; don’t assume. 4: Connect before you correct.

If you make more withdrawals than deposits, your relationship will struggle. Keep a healthy balance.

You can explore relationships in two dimensions. Motivation: How motivated are you to maintain and improve this relationship? Ability: How able are you to maintain and improve this relationship?

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