I’m going to keep it short this week. Like many of you, I’m balancing the optimism of a new year with the reality that these first few days have been tough for many. Please keep everyone in LA in your thoughts and prayers. The devastation they’re experiencing, with people losing everything they own, is heartbreaking and a reminder of how fragile life can be.
One of the themes I’ve been reflecting on is relationships—specifically why people waste them. Relationships take years to build and should rarely be disregarded. I’ve seen people burn bridges over things that, in the grand scheme of life, were small. Disagreements, misunderstandings, or ego can destroy something that took years to establish.
Moments like these remind us how important it is to have good people in your corner. So my message this week is simple: reach out.
Contact someone you haven’t spoken to in a while and reconnect.
Send a quick message to someone whose work you admire but never acknowledged.
Show up positively in someone’s day or story.
Never waste a relationship. Nurture them, invest in them, and recognize that life’s most meaningful opportunities often come through the people you’ve connected with along the way.
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m having a series of conversations on topics like this with the MBA Programs at Kennesaw State University. Check out this week’s episode with Clyde Higgs, CEO of the Atlanta Beltline.
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