Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship #160 - 22nd Annual Man of the Year Dinner
Nov 25, 2025
Join Matt and Karo as they celebrate 22 years of the legendary Man of the Year dinner at Peter Luger Steakhouse. They delve into how rituals like this strengthen friendships and create lasting traditions. Discover why an old-school vibe enhances their gathering, and learn tips for starting your own friend rituals. They also tackle logistics, like hosting dynamics and potluck plans, while addressing listener concerns about changing traditions. Fun discussions about everyday rituals, like fantasy leagues, make this a relatable and engaging conversation!
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Longstanding Annual Ritual
- Matt and Aaron described their 22-year Man of the Year ritual at Peter Luger where nine childhood friends reunite annually for a trophy and voting.
- They emphasized the ritual anchors friendship and removes the guesswork of staying connected.
Rituals Remove Friendship Guesswork
- Rituals remove social guesswork by providing a fixed anchor in the calendar for friendship.
- That anchor increases frequency of contact and creates momentum that compounds over years.
Make One Person Start It
- Start a tradition by having one person take the first step and create structure like a trophy or booked restaurant.
- Ritualizing elements (trophy, hats, named text chain) makes gatherings stickier and increases commitment.
