425: This Is How You Maximize the Length and Quality of Your Life | Jon Levy

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/jonlevy425

Jon Levy (IG: @jonlevytlb) is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in human connection, trust and influence.

He's the Author of the recently released New York Times bestseller, You’re Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence. In it Jon explores how our ability to impact anything from longevity, and business, to social causes are a byproduct of our relationships, trust and a sense of belonging.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What defines the quality of our lives?
• Growing up an outcast and longing for a meaningful community
• What is locus of control?
• It's easy to get people's attention, it's hard to get their interest
• Generous people are successful
• The four qualities that get the attention of industry leaders and draw them in
• The first Influencers Dinner
• The Ikea Effect
• Bringing together extraordinary people
• How to connect with influential people
• Applying behavioural science to real life
• The secret to managing quality relationships
• The vulnerability loop
• Ask a quick question first
• Find ways to invest effort into one another
• How many friends do you have?
• Who do you giggle with?
• Introducing Jon's wife to the Influencers Community
• Connect with people over shared interests
• Is this activity awe inspiring?
• Networking sucks
• Broken heart syndrome
• Modern life isn’t healthy
• Invite someone for a walk

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Related links:

Jon Levy - You're Invited (book)

Jon Levy's website

Follow Jon Levy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Jon Levy - 2 AM Principle (book)

Nicholas A. Christakis, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., and James H. Fowler, Ph.D. - The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years (study)

Wisdom Unlimited

Adam Grant - Give and Take (book)

Jennifer Miller - Want To Meet Influential New Yorkers, Invite Them To Dinner (article)

What Makes Us Influential? (Ted Talk)

Matthew Lieberman - Why It Hurts to Be Left Out The Neurocognitive Overlap Between Physical and Social Pain (study)

Paul Zak - Trust Factor (book)

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