
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Vol. 40 Love Born from Shared Suffering
Hey everyone! Ever wonder what truly makes a friendship last? After a recent holiday binge-watch of "Billions," I found myself deep in thought, not about high finance, but about the bonds between people. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal reflections on why shared hardships, more than just happy times, might be the secret ingredient to building truly deep and resilient connections, not just with friends, but with family and loved ones too. Join me as I explore why embracing challenges together can forge the most meaningful relationships and how I'm trying to disconnect from the digital world to find more authentic connections in my own life.
00:00:00 Intro & Holiday Break
00:01:36 My "Billions" Experience
00:03:13 The Real Takeaway: Friendship
00:04:38 Rethinking Friendship
00:06:55 My Fading Connection
00:10:30 A New Approach to Friendship
00:13:06 The Risks and Rewards of Shared Hardship
00:14:02 The Need for Deeper Connections
00:15:55 Reflections on Marriage and Modern Life
00:17:24 What l've Learned About Friendship
00:20:27 The Role of Colleagues in Friendship
00:23:10 My Ideal Friend: Smart and Kind
00:29:31 The Elusive Nature of Friendship
00:34:33 A Slower Pace
00:37:12 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
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