

Create the Kind of Love That Makes Your Friends Wonder, What Is Your “Secret Sauce”? with John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann: An EOFire Classic from 2022
11 snips Aug 16, 2025
John David Mann, a NYT bestselling author, and Ana Gabriel Mann, a celebrated educator and therapist, dive into the art of lasting love. They share why slowing down and regularly practicing gratitude is essential for strong relationships. The duo emphasizes the importance of giving over receiving, revealing how this mindset can heal emotional baggage. They also highlight love as a daily effort, akin to honing a skill, and stress the value of personal growth in both marriage and entrepreneurship. Discover the secrets to making your friends wonder about your 'secret sauce'!
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Generosity Is The Mindset Of Love
- John David Mann says lasting love comes from a mindset of generosity that puts the other person first.
- Building your partner up strengthens the relationship and yourself simultaneously.
Stop Keeping Relationship Score
- Throw out the scorecard: stop counting faults and resisting the urge to mentally inventory your partner's shortcomings.
- Replace criticism with spoken appreciation to prevent a vacuum where resentment grows.
Change Yourself To Improve Your Marriage
- Focus on changing yourself rather than trying to change your partner when the relationship struggles.
- Add value to your partner's life through giving behaviors to shift the tone of the relationship.