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The Science of Friendship (and How It Improves Your Net Worth), with Dr. Marisa Franco

Oct 4, 2023

Renowned psychologist and author Dr. Marisa Franco shares insights on the significance of fostering meaningful connections and discusses the impact of lacking fulfilling connections. The episode explores the importance of workplace connections, practical tips on nurturing friendships, and the impact of friendships on behavior and well-being.

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Developing meaningful friendships positively impacts physical and mental health, productivity, and overall success.

Loneliness is on the rise, particularly among remote workers, and can contribute to negative health consequences and hinder productivity and life satisfaction.

Building and maintaining social connections, both in and outside of work, is crucial for overall well-being and creating a supportive and engaging work environment.

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The importance of friendship for health and productivity

Developing meaningful friendships is crucial for our physical and mental health, as well as our productivity and success. Lack of social connection can have major negative consequences on our well-being and hinder our ability to achieve our goals.

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Social Connections for Well-being

13min

Building an Infrastructure for Spontaneous Interactions and Connections

8min

The Influence of Workplace Friendships on Tenure, Promotions, and Income

3min

The Impact of Suppressed Thoughts and Cognitive Load on Memory

3min

The Challenges of Avoidant Attachment and Creating Consistent Social Interactions for Remote Workers

2min

The Impact of Friendships on Behavior

16min

#464: More than ever, most people's lives are packed to the brim with activity. We are trying to fit in demanding jobs and families, commuting and a neverending list of chores. Social lives often suffer.

It’s no wonder that in 2021, 12% of U.S. adults said they did not have any close friends, up from 3% in 1990.

This has enormous consequences on our health, productivity, and our ability to grow our net worth, make money, and enjoy life.

Dr. Mariso Franco, a renowned psychologist and best selling author, shares invaluable insights on the significance of fostering meaningful connections and discusses the detrimental impact of NOT having fulfilling connections in our lives.

Today’s episode also delves into the importance of connection in the workplace. We chat about how cultivating genuine relationships with colleagues can boost productivity, enhance job satisfaction, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Marisa Franco shares practical tips and actionable advice on how to nurture and sustain friendships in our fast-paced, digital age and improve our overall well- being.

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Afford Anything

The Science of Friendship (and How It Improves Your Net Worth), with Dr. Marisa Franco

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The importance of friendship for health and productivity

Loneliness as a modern epidemic

Creating connections in a remote work environment

The role of workplace friendships

Expressing anger and conflict in relationships

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts