Loneliness is more than simply being alone.

The quality, depth, and number of relationships you cultivate play a crucial role in living a fulfilling life. A supportive community and meaningful friendships are vital for a rich life experience, but also delicate.

Eric Barker is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of “Plays Well With Others.” In this interview, he delves into the significance of forming meaningful relationships. Eric shares practical tips for strengthening relationships and encourages us to think about our network and build a community that aligns with our aspirations.

If your goal is to improve the relationships in your life, visit the1thing.com for tips on how to reach your goals and align them with your values.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

We talk about:

Debunking the common maxims of relationships
What you can do to form more intentional relationships
The dangers of loneliness and how to treat it
Setting goals around relationship-building
How to get better at detecting lies

Links & Tools from This Episode

Learn more at ericbarker.org
Follow Eric on Twitter: @bakadesuyo
Read: Plays Well With Others
Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Free Resources
Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com

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