Upright Citizens Nurture Your Relationships
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Dec 2, 2025 Bob and Reuben dive into the art of nurturing relationships, emphasizing the power of in-person connections. They tackle the challenges of maintaining real ties in a digital world. The duo reflects on musical partnerships that inspire creativity and opportunities born from trust on stage. They share advice on recognizing draining relationships and the importance of simple gestures like texts and show attendance to keep bonds strong. Ultimately, they remind listeners that showing up is key to sustaining connections.
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Connection Is Harder With More Tech
- The more digitally connected we are, the harder real, deep connection becomes.
- Reuben says listening truly (not planning your reply) is essential to stay connected.
Listen Before You Respond
- Do listen fully before planning your response to actually hear people.
- Bob and Reuben urge practicing active listening rather than formulating answers mid-sentence.
Musical Bonds Lead To Broader Opportunities
- Bob traces musical relationships through legendary groups like Coltrane and Miles to show the power of long-term musical bonds.
- He connects those bandstand trusts to career opportunities beyond music.