The people around you will either make you great or tear you down. Learn about the Loner, the Toxic, the Fake, and the True Connection.
Talking Points:
- The loner is that person who is disconnected – somebody who is a maverick, somebody who isn’t really totally present or there for you.
- A toxic person is pessimistic and negative – they’re always tearing you down. Everybody has some toxic relationships in their life.
- A fake person is probably a person that you like to be around, but they are just a “yes man” – you don’t really know what they’re thinking because they never tell you the truth to your face.
- A True person is the kind of person who is authentic. They build you up and strengthen you, helping you to really become a better friend, a better teammate, a better individual.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Name a friend, family member, or teammate in each of the four categories. Which category would your friends put you in?
- How has the “loner” impacted your life in a negative way? Share an example.
- Answer the question above for the toxic person and the fake friend.
- How has your “true” connection made you a better person? Give an example.
- What practical thing can you do to seek out more true connections?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?