Book Review: 5/5 Impact On Me (Book By Max Dickins)
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I discovered this book in a Slack community. I was fortunate that the members mentioned it has a blend of comedy and story, whereas the non-fiction content makes up only 20% of its content. These messages helped me set my expectations as I began reading, allowing me to enjoy the book rather than be irritated by its humor and narrative. I found the book incredibly instructive, especially due to the various experiments and research conducted by the author. It helped me grasp the concept that men often form friendships through shared activities, not just through direct conversations. The book also enlightened me about men's preference for less intense, side-by-side conversation settings, rather than face-to-face interactions.
Additionally, I started thinking that when people enter into relationships or become parents, it can impact men's friendships more significantly than women's. Women may continue to maintain their relationships through messaging, but men often rely on activities to keep their friendships alive. Now, as a parent, I don't have many single male friends to engage in regular activities like football or bar outings. so, I'm unsure how to apply the latter parts of the book to my life. But, the earlier sections have definitely prompted me to think more deeply about these topics.