If your birthday is in April, focus more on genuine friendships rather than networking. Prioritize what you can offer others to build authentic connections.
Build genuine friendships
Focus on what you can offer
Learn from Horace Slughorn
Networking is not enough
Support during crises is key
Your social circle can expand
This article suggests that if your birthday is in April, you should shift your focus from simply networking to forming real friendships.
Focus on Genuine Connections
Horace Slughorn, a character from Harry Potter, had a talent for making connections but often prioritized his own needs. You may relate to this and enjoy networking, but it’s crucial to examine the depth of your relationships.
Ask yourself if your connections would stand by you in tough times. Like Slughorn during his crisis, you might feel alone. This year, try to think about how you can support others, not just how they can help you.
Lessons from Slughorn
Slughorn led a comfortable life filled with elite friendships. However, his story highlights the importance of genuine bonds. Instead of focusing solely on benefits from your relationships, consider what you can contribute.
This shift in thinking can help you attract more trustworthy friends and create a supportive community around you.
Strengthening Your Social Circle
By valuing reciprocity in your relationships, you’ll find that true friendships flourish. Prioritizing mutual support leads to a richer social life.
Sophia Clarke is a senior international journalist with nine years of experience covering global politics, human rights, and international diplomacy.
She earned her M.A. in International Relations and Journalism from the University of Oxford (2016), where she specialized in global governance, conflict reporting, and cross-cultural communication.
Sophia began her career as a foreign correspondent for BBC World Service and later joined The Guardian, where her insightful analyses and on-the-ground reporting from Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America earned her recognition for accuracy and integrity.
Now based in Paris, France, Sophia contributes to Faharas NET, providing comprehensive coverage of diplomatic affairs, humanitarian issues, and policy developments shaping the international landscape. Her storytelling combines investigative depth, journalistic ethics, and a strong commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in global dialogue.
