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The Friendship Factor
Alan Loy McGinnis
4.15 (1273 Reviews)
Relationship
Communication skill
Self-growth
Psychology
개요
핵심 요점
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Overview of The Friendship Factor

In "The Friendship Factor," psychotherapist Alan Loy McGinnis reveals the psychology behind meaningful connections. With over 2 million copies sold in 20+ languages, this international bestseller features insights from George Burns and C.S. Lewis. What's the one communication skill most relationships secretly lack?

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When Death Revealed What Matters Most

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On September 11, 2001, people trapped in burning towers didn't frantically dial their lawyers or accountants. They called loved ones with three simple words: "I love you." This raw moment stripped away everything nonessential and revealed a fundamental truth-friendship is the bedrock of human existence. Yet somehow, in our daily scramble through emails, meetings, and obligations, we forget this. We treat relationships like background music rather than the main event. Consider Abraham Lincoln, who once awkwardly told a potential bride "you had better not do it"-not exactly smooth. Yet through deliberate practice, he transformed into a master of human connection. The skills that create deep friendship aren't mysterious gifts bestowed on the charming few. They're learnable, practical, and surprisingly straightforward. Ever notice how certain people attract others effortlessly? They're not necessarily the most attractive, brilliant, or successful-yet they draw people like magnets. What they possess is "the friendship factor," an ingredient that makes them genuinely loved rather than merely admired or envied. Research reveals something striking: friendship forms the foundation for every other type of love. Those who struggle with friendships typically flounder in marriages, family relationships, and workplace dynamics. Master friendship, and everything else follows. George Burns and Jack Benny's 55-year friendship exemplified this-they talked daily, supported each other through difficulties, and shared their lives completely. The good news? You don't need to be extroverted to develop meaningful connections. Hubert Bales, an extremely shy nurseryman, attracted hundreds to his funeral despite his introversion. He simply mastered caring and put people first. The friendship factor isn't about becoming someone you're not-it's about developing skills that work with who you already are.

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Making People Your Priority and Finding the Courage to Be Transparent

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The Transformative Power of Declaring Your Affection

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Loving Without Suffocating: The Art of Giving Freedom

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Reclaiming the Language of Touch and Honest Talk

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The Radical Act of Becoming More Human

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