Why your friends don't empower you

There are many reasons why your friends, perhaps even your closest friends and relatives, do not empower you (and, therefore, do not help you to get a better life). These are the first reasons that come to my mind:

1. They don't know what your goals are, or what you're trying to achieve (tip: list all the things you want to do at www.43things.com, then share the link with them)
2. They don't read books or useful websites, so they really have nothing to share with you
3. They know what your goals are, and they do read a lot of stuff, but perhaps out of a sense of competitiveness, they don't share information with you (because if you get ahead in life, then they feel they are left behind).
4. They know what your goals are, and they do read a lot of stuff, but they think: Well, he/she never shared anything with me, so why should I share valuable stuff with him/her?

The main reason, I think, is that friends often just do NOT know their friends' goals.

Take your case, for example. Think of all your friends. You may know their values, their interests, their past experiences, etc. But do you know their goals? Do you know what they are trying to achieve in life?

We are all responsible for communicating to others our goals.

Not only can we help one another, but life is just more fun when you are able to help friends or relatives achieve their goals!