Mano Minute (2/5): Who are the most important people in your life? 🫂


Mano Minute (2/5): Who are the most important people in your life? 🫂

I’ve been thinking more about my relationships lately.

The people I love.
The ones I care most deeply about.
The ones I want to take every opportunity to spend time with.

And I’ve realized how hard this actually is.

Time is limited.
Schedules fill up quickly.
Work, training, and life all compete for space.

It’s impossible to see everyone.

And when I try to see a lot of people, what usually happens is I see them once in a while.

On the other hand, when the list is smaller, something shifts.

Fewer people means more time.
More consistency.
More shared experiences instead of quick check-ins.

I’ve noticed that depth doesn’t come from spreading time evenly.
It comes from choosing who gets it most often.

This isn’t about cutting people out.
It’s about being honest with capacity.

Relationships feel stronger when they’re lived regularly, not occasionally.

BONUS TIP: When I feel stretched thin socially, it’s usually a sign my list has gotten too big for the time I actually have.

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