My 5 Favorite Quotes from The 11 Laws of Likability by Michelle Tillis Lederman

I recently finished reading The 11 Laws of Likability, and here are my favorite quotes:

“Cultivate the connections that you want to have, not the ones you think you should have.” ~ Page 16

“Holding ourselves back may keep us safe, but it also means sacrificing how much we can grow and limiting what we can achieve.” ~Page 30

“… it is so critical to stay open to the notion that our perceptions might not be entirely accurate, and to continually ask ourselves, ‘How else can I interpret this situation?’ By staying mindful of different possibilities and realities, we create opportunities for increased communication, understanding, and connection.” ~ Page 121

“Soon after that, she passed away. I think of her and I am reminded of how short life can be, and of how we mustn’t waste the opportunities we have to say what we want and need to say.” ~ Page 153

“Before closing a conversation, strive to (1) make the other person feel good, and (2) create an opportunity to follow up.” ~Page 158