Not Much Matters Without the Meaning That Comes From our Relationships

"We often hear “intrusive” as a negative word, and maybe sometimes it is. We don’t want to overstep people’s boundaries, make them uncomfortable, or push past the point of politeness in our interactions. But I think we need to reframe intrusion as something critically necessary to having meaningful relationships. We have to be willing to intrude, to ask the hard questions and have the hard conversations—or we’re not really making a difference. It’s natural to stick to your agenda, especially in a professional setting. Someone might be struggling, but as long as they’re doing the work, you tell yourself it’s none of your business. But it is our business if we might be able to help. Small talk is easy, but getting someone to be vulnerable, emotional, and honest can be hard. And yet without those deeper conversations, we can never really get to know each other.

In the business world, one of the biggest disappointments I see is the way that networking is often seen as a transactional relationship—what can I get from someone else? Real networking comes from investing energy in other people, giving more than taking, without thinking about whether you’ll ever get paid back. I’ve found that amazing results can emerge from genuinely giving to others and serving them however you can.

First, you feel great about it. Second, the people you help now will inevitably end up helping you later, in ways you can’t plan for or predict. You can’t put in the time with an eye toward your ultimate rewards, but trust me, those rewards will come, especially in your own times of need. The people you invest in without an expectation of investment in return will be the first people who help you whenever it is they can. They are the ones who will say yes to a favor before you even finish asking for one. They are the ones who will praise you to the world and bring unexpected opportunities your way."

*Relationships are one of the key aspects to living a fulfilling life. Sharing our lives with others is what makes living worthwhile. Even having one person to spend time with and share your thoughts with is important. Having a person who is there for you and you being there for them in return is such a gift and shouldn't be taken lightly. Take care of your relationships and you will always be rewarded with love! What do your relationships mean to you?*

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