When you give freely to others, not only do you increase your likability and aid other people, you almost always get something unintended in return.

When you can’t yet give back directly for help you’ve received, pay it forward. And trust that you may well get your change to directly help the people who have selflessly helped you.

When you are impatient with a relationship, your actions can be read as pushy or needy - not exactly likable qualities. Truly lasting friendships are rarely instantaneous. Give them time and room to grow.

Repay kindnesses and generosity bestowed upon you by continuing the giving. Extend yourself freely to others to sustain the positive cycle of giving.

Even if you are just starting out in your career, you have valuable perspectives and advice to share.

Getting rid of expectations isn’t about flattening your experience so that you are never disappointed; rather, ti’s about freeing your mind of the burden of waiting for the expectations to be fulfilled.

Time and shared experiences are key ingredients to creating bonds that last.