Have an active social life
Engage regularly in social activities
An active social life is not merely a source of entertainment — it is a critical determinant of physical and mental...
Be popular
Be well-liked by many people
While popularity can carry negative connotations of superficiality, research distinguishes between two forms:...
Attend social events
Participate in gatherings and social occasions
Attending social events provides exposure to the weak ties that Granovetter's research (1973) identified as...
Build a strong network
Develop a wide network of connections
Building a strong network is one of the highest-impact activities for both career success and personal fulfillment.
Entertain others
Amuse and entertain others in social settings
The ability to entertain others — to make people laugh, tell compelling stories, and create enjoyable shared...
Know many people
Know and be on familiar terms with many others
Knowing many people — maintaining a broad social network — provides what sociologists call bridging social capital.
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
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