How to handle Parents & Peers-An approach by Syed kollol

The above diagram shows 4 grids which is distributed by Interest & power one can
 exert upon you:

1. Low Power- Low interest
2. Low Power -High Interest
3. High Power- Low Interest
4. High Power -High Interest

You need to understand the relationship between power and interest of people around you and  then apply strategy to address them accordingly.

Example could be your Parents.
Usually they are the most powerful people around you who has the highest level of interest on your everyday life.

But if you look a little closely, you may find that , although mom & dad- both are same powerful but the level of interest on your day to day activities may vary between them. If you spend all your energy to keep both of them satisfied or if you choose not to care about any of them at all- you are in a big big trouble kid!

If you notice your Mom falls in the High power- High interest grid then you must always keep her informed everything possible. She will be happy and your life will be easier.

Those who falls under  High Power-Low Interest grid: You should keep them reasonably informed. And your strategy must be not make them unhappy because if you do so, they will shift their position to High power -High Interest grid and you will be more screwed up.

Low Power-High Interest: Usually these are your best friends, sometimes Fiance. Remember, kids like you often make a very common mistake- you place your Fiance /best friends in wrong Grid- High Power-High Interest Grid. And you start  making your life miserable than ever! Strategy for this level should be as minimum as possible. Remember, Friends in needs are friends indeed.

Low Power -Low Interest: These are everyone whom has no power to affect your everyday life neither do they have any real interest in your success. Do not spend any time on them at all. These people will talk behind you, bully you and do all things to divert your focus. Do NOT pay attention at all.

Successful strategy and implementation of it can improve relationship with your peers and parents which will make you successful.

Hope this Helps!!!
-Syed kollol for all the  Nephews & nieces around the world.
2 August -2014