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Mar 2022
11m 10s

Three Stages of Relationships

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
About this episode

The quality of your life is a direct result of your relationships. 

Whether it's a personal, professional, or business relationship. There are three ways to play the relationship game. There is only one way to win.

1) All relationships begin with two independent individuals. If you remain independent, you will never connect.

2) Some relationships become co-dependent. Developing this kind of relationship means losing individuality. Isn't that what attracted you in the first place?

3) The correct way is to merge your skills, passions, and individuality. That creates an interdependent relationship. 

The strength of an individual The power of a team. It doesn't get any better than that.

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