While electronic communication makes it possible for us to exchange information rapidly…

While electronic communication makes it possible for us to exchange information rapidly, it falls short when it comes to the caring and feeding of personal relationships. Relationships occur between two people and people need periodic personal touches from the other person if the relationship to remain vibrant. If your relationships are well maintained and you ask one of these people for a favor, their answer will be an automatic “yes.” This makes your life much easier and more productive. The key to maintaining your relationships is to get out from behind your computer screen and visit some of these people in person just to say hi, ask how they’re doing or if there is anything you can do for them. If you can’t visit them in person, then at least phone them. If you spend fifteen minutes a day doing this you’ll be amazed at how your personal productivity takes off.