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Aug 2024
58m 9s

SHASTA NELSON: The Power of Friendships

Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller
About this episode

It’s easy to view friendships as an “extra,” but they’re a crucial investment in our health and happiness. In this episode, Shasta Nelson, a renowned friendship expert and author, explores the profound impact of our relationships on every area of our lives. She highlights the importance of positivity, consistency, and vulnerability in deepening relationships—an essential combination she calls the "friendship triangle.” This conversation unpacks the societal factors contributing to the loneliness epidemic, the challenges of maintaining friendships in a fast-paced, digitally connected world, and ends on a high note with practical strategies for cultivating meaningful connections, even from a distance. Whether you're looking to deepen existing friendships or cultivate new ones, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and wisdom to help you achieve the Double Win—thriving in both work and life.

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