Takeaways
- Our most precious resource is our time.
- Choosing the right relationships can dramatically improve our quality of life.
- We often choose partners who do not reciprocate our energy.
- Surrounding ourselves with the right people is crucial for achieving our goals.
- We must take responsibility for our relationship choices.
- Transformational relationships are more valuable than transactional ones.
- Creating experiences can foster deeper connections.
- Accountability can be enhanced by surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals.
- We should prioritize relationships that align with our values and aspirations.
- Giving back to our relationships can lead to mutual growth.
Sound Bites
- "Our greatest wealth is our time."
- "How do we choose people that choose us?"
- "Do we create a context that matters?"
Chapters
00:00The Value of Time and Relationships
09:50Choosing the Right People for Your Goals
12:08Transformational Relationships and Giving Back
Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.
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