Grab a Friend for Fun and Success!
Ever wanted to try something new but found yourself hesitating? Perhaps you've considered starting a new business, launching a new career, or finally taking that hiking trip out of town…or embarking on a health kick.
No matter the activity, try a new twist by inviting a friend to join you in a new adventure! There is unlimited power in a friendship that is motivating and encouraging and has each other’s best interests in mind.
The power of friendship is rooted in the strengths of common ideals and goals, understanding and helping each other, as well as being flexible and accommodating.
The most important aspect of true friendship is trust. This does not always mean that you think exactly alike; in fact, exploring different ideas can strengthen friendships.
Team Up to Win
Maybe you have been dreaming about a new business venture, hiking that mountain, or winning a fishing tournament. Whatever it is, team up with a friend! According to a recent study, your goals will be more successful if you don’t do it solo. This is particularly noticeable with fitness goals. For those looking to join a gym, “going with a friend—even with the hurdles of coordinating two schedules—increased visits by 35%.” So fitness or otherwise, bring a friend along to make it fun!
Construct a Frame of Reference
By yourself, you only need to answer to yourself. But when you set goals with a friend, you are in the same boat together and if committed, can help each other achieve your mutual goals.
Here are some guidelines to follow for friendship activities together:
- Set goals that are realistic for everyone involved. This is achieved by having healthy discussions of how each person views what is realistic or not.
- Lay out the time investment involved. Everyone has busy schedules so not all can give the same amount of time to the new project.
- Discuss the financial commitments necessary from each person.
- How will you resolve differences? Who will make the final decisions?
After the initial guidelines have been discussed:
- Write it down. Record all the major points of your adventure, especially if it involves money and time investments. This would not be necessary for leisure activities, but if you are joining together in a business adventure, you would certainly have all the details properly drawn up in a contract.
- A more adventure together, such as a trip, would still require discussions about expenses and timing so that everyone is comfortable with what would be required.
- Agree to be honest with each other, and agree to have someone else step in as mediator if required. This could be another friend or family member, but it is better to be clear than to lose a friendship.
After the Preliminary Work Is Done, Enjoy!
If you and your friend have done the proper preliminary work, you can relax and get ready for your adventure together. You will be able to sleep at night and be productive during the day, knowing that you have covered the basics of setting up a fun adventure together.
Remember that the goal is to spend time in friendship bolstering each other’s goals in life. The basic agreements you have made will assure each other that you will be able to avoid disagreements that cannot be resolved.
The opposite of this is a warning that if the basic steps are not covered, especially if the adventure includes money to be expended by each of you, then you may have a lot to lose down the road. Money, time, and worst of all, friendship, could be at stake if you do not plan ahead.
Check the boxes and go ahead, try it out! Ask a friend to join you and explore all the possibilities, and pitfalls to ensure that you create a successful plan from start to end.
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