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Episode 2544:

Lisa Harrison reflects on the deep emotional value of human connection during a solo road trip, revealing how our relationships, not our bank balances, define a meaningful life. She explores how friendships provide comfort in crisis, how memories outlast material things, and why time spent with loved ones is the most rewarding investment we can make.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2018/05/29/why-your-relationships-are-way-more-important-than-money/

Quotes to ponder:

"My thoughts automatically drifted to my relationships when given free reign. And it was wonderful."

"What matters is that we have enough money to live comfortably and to enjoy each other and everyone else we choose to accept into our lives."

"A wad of cash will never comfort you when you have a bad day or experience."

Episode references:

Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

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