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Okay, so, um, let's talk about, like, how to actually *build* social wealth, right? I mean, we've talked a lot about what it *is*, but what about the nitty-gritty?
So, I've got this guide, right? The Social Wealth Guide. And it's basically just a bunch of, you know, systems designed to boost those pillars of a socially wealthy life. Now, listen, this isn't like, some, "you *have* to do all of this" kinda thing. Don't feel pressured to read every single bit of it. Seriously. Just kinda, like, browse through it, you know? See what jumps out at you, what feels like it'd actually be, you know, *useful*.
And, here's a tip: Remember that Wealth Score quiz? Yeah, the one where you answered whether you agreed or disagreed with a bunch of statements about your social life? Well, use your answers from *that* to figure out where to focus your energy. If you strongly disagreed with a statement, or just, you know, felt kinda neutral about it, that's a good place to start, right? It's probably an area where you could use a little bit of a boost.
For example, maybe you didn't agree that you have a core set of super loving and supportive relationships. Or maybe you felt kinda "meh" about being the kind of partner, parent, or friend you *want* to be. Or, you know, maybe you don't have a strong network of people to learn from. Or you just, like, don't feel connected to a community, or something bigger than yourself. All of that, all that's useful information!
Also, a quick word of warning: There are some common pitfalls to avoid. Like, seriously, don't let chasing money mess up your closest relationships. And don't lose touch with your local community. And definitely, *definitely* don't go buying a bunch of expensive stuff just to impress people. Seriously, it's not worth it. It just isn't.
So, yeah, I've got ten systems in this guide that can really help. And they're all about different areas. You know, like, there's one on relationship mapping, thinking about both the depth and breadth of your connections. Then, there are a couple rules for growing in love, which is all about, well, *deeper* relationships, obviously. And then there's, like, the "Life Dinner," which is another depth-focused idea. And "Helped, Heard, or Hugged" is, again, all about going deeper with people.
And, um, then you get to things like the "Four Principles of a Master Conversationalist," which is more about breadth, you know, getting to know a lot of different people. There's even an "Anti-Networking Guide," which is kind of a funny title, but it's actually really useful. And then there's "The Brain Trust" and "The Public Speaking Guide," which help you expand your network and, frankly, even earn some respect, you know, some status.
Finally, "The Status Tests." Which are there to help you check yourself. And to make sure that you're not, you know, chasing the wrong things.