In this section of the course, you’ll focus on increasing your relationship capital, a crucial yet often underutilized aspect of wealth building. This exercise is designed to help you regularly evaluate and cultivate your key relationships.
You’ll start by identifying and categorizing your relationships into three types: friends, buddies, and friendlies. Friends inspire and uplift you, buddies are enjoyable but not always inspiring, and friendlies drain your energy. This categorization helps you understand which relationships to nurture and which to distance yourself from.
For amplifier relationships—those that resonate with and uplift you—you’ll write down their names and brainstorm ways to add value to their lives. This could be through connections, support, or simply showing appreciation. The goal is to show up generously for these people, as this builds a strong, mutually beneficial connection.
Next, you’ll focus on additive relationships, which are good but not as impactful as amplifiers. You’ll consider how to turn these into multiplier relationships by adding more value and deepening the connection.
Then, you’ll address subtractive relationships—those that are toxic or draining. You’ll decide whether to improve these relationships or distance yourself. This step might involve difficult conversations or simply reducing contact.
Finally, you’ll identify potential amplifier relationships—people you haven’t met yet but who could significantly impact your life. You’ll brainstorm ways to connect with them, such as leveraging your existing network for introductions.
By the end of this section, you’ll have a clear action plan for enhancing your relationship capital. This involves nurturing valuable connections, minimizing negative ones, and seeking new, beneficial relationships. This approach will help you align with your Soul Purpose, maximize your human life value, and ultimately increase your financial capital by leveraging your network effectively.