Making friends as an adult

Flea In a Jar

Flea In a Jar

Socializing might feel harder as you age, but it’s still possible with effort and vulnerability.

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Big Five Personality Traits

Big Five Personality Traits

Risk Assessment: Recognizing personality traits associated with risk-taking can inform decision-making in situations such as financial investments or adventurous activities.
Wardley Map

Wardley Map

Competitive Analysis: Assessing competitors' strengths and weaknesses to inform decision-making.
In-Group Favoritism

In-Group Favoritism

Personal relationships: Knowing in-group favoritism can help you avoid unfairly favoring friends or family members, leading to more balanced and fair decision-making.
Anchoring

Anchoring

Negotiating service contracts: Recognize that the first offer can serve as an anchor, and negotiate based on your research and desired outcomes.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Stress management: Identifying unmet needs as potential sources of stress and taking steps to address them.
The Barber Paradox

The Barber Paradox

Ethical decision-making: Analyzing moral dilemmas and making reasoned choices based on ethical principles.
Three R's of Growth

Three R's of Growth

Real Estate Agent: Maintain relationships with past clients through regular follow-ups, ask them to refer you to their friends and family, and collect online reviews to establish your credibility.
Maslow's Hammer

Maslow's Hammer

Decision-making: Considering diverse decision-making techniques, like pros and cons lists or SWOT analysis, instead of always following intuition.
Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Medical decision-making: Recognizing confirmation bias can help you avoid relying solely on anecdotal evidence or personal beliefs when making health-related decisions.
Poggendorff Illusion

Poggendorff Illusion

Safety Measures: Evaluating potential hazards caused by the illusion, such as misaligned lines on roads or other visual cues, and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.