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Halfway to 90: Lessons on Building Meaningful Relationships at Any Age
Last week I turned 45 and celebrated with a “halfway to 90” party. As I reflected afterward, it became clear that every laugh, conversation, and introduction was the result of intentional effort: the relationships I’ve nurtured, ideas I’ve acted on, and opportunities I’ve created. Over the past year, I’ve learned that meaningful relationships don’t happen by accident. They are built through consistent effort, intentional outreach, and showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable. Each step adds up, creating a supportive network of people and experiences, what I call social wealth. Social wealth is the proof of your effort, helping you take action, create opportunities, and feel supported every day.
Show Up for Yourself: The First Step to Stronger Relationships
Showing up in relationships starts with you. Explore the first pillar of the Show Up Framework: self-awareness, clarity, and confidence, and take your first step today.
The Show Up Framework: How to Move from Deciding to Doing
Deciding is powerful, but by itself it doesn’t move the needle. A decision without follow-through is just a thought. The real shift begins with showing up. That’s why I’ve created an entire framework around one simple idea: Show Up. It’s not just the first step, it’s the whole process of building meaningful, supportive relationships.
Nothing Changes Until You Decide
Every day, you have choices. Most feel routine. Some barely register. The ones that truly shape your life are hard, uncomfortable, and demanding. They require courage, attention, and a decision. Growth only happens when you choose to show up.
Tacit and Informal Knowledge
Most of what shapes our opportunities isn’t written down anywhere, it lives in our relationships. Social capital and tacit knowledge reveal the hidden value in everyday connections.
Remembering How to Talk With Each Other
We haven’t lost the ability to talk with each other. We’ve just stopped reaching for it. Here’s why that matters more than ever, and how to start rebuilding the kind of everyday connection that grows real social capital.
You Have to Know What You Want
Before you can build the right relationships, you have to know what you're building toward. Clarity isn't just personal, it’s strategic. Here's why getting clear is the first step to connection.
How Your Past Successes Can Help You Build Social Capital
Feeling stuck even while doing all the right things can be a sign that you're missing a kind of wealth no one talks about: social capital. Here's how to build it using what’s already worked for you.
Why AI Will Make Social Capital More Important Than Ever
As AI floods our world with more content than ever, the real value is shifting back to what’s human: relationships. Social capital isn’t a luxury, it’s your smartest investment.
How to Show Up When Social Situations Feel Hard
Even as someone who teaches connection for a living, I sometimes find myself stuck at the edges of the room. If you’ve ever felt awkward or unsure how to start, you’re not alone. But there are ways to design better experiences for connection and small steps that make it easier to begin.
Underconnected: The Relationship Gap We Don’t Talk About
You’re not alone but you might be underconnected. This article explores what that means, how it affects your life, and why investing in your relationships is a form of real, lasting wealth.
Letting Go to Move Forward
Sometimes moving forward means something hard: letting go of relationships that no longer serve our growth. Last week, we talked about the courage it takes to build authentic connection. This week, I’m inviting you to explore the other side of that courage; setting boundaries and making space for new energy by choosing who fuels your dreams, not waters them down.
Why Real Connection Requires Courage
Creating connection is deeply rewarding—but it’s not always easy. This week, I’m sharing what happened when I took a risk to bring people together, and what I learned about joy, criticism, and why the work of connection is always worth it.
The Hidden Power of Relationships in Your Success
We often push harder or plan longer when stuck, but what if the real key is connection? This week, I explore how leaning into relationships can open doors, shift thinking, and make progress easier. Sometimes, the next right step is less about doing more and more about who you invite in.
Connection is a Strategy
The relationships in your life don’t just support you, they open your world. When uncertainty hits, leaning into trusted connections can unlock new possibilities and fresh energy. Here’s why social capital matters and how it can help you move forward without carrying the weight alone.
A Better Question Than “What’s Next?”
Sometimes “what’s next?” creates more pressure than clarity. In this week’s article, I explore why softer, more revealing questions can help you reconnect with yourself—and make decisions you’ll feel proud of.