Your friends are not your friends. How to make real ones with Sahil Bloom

09/15/23 • 125 min

Sahil Bloom has the social media generation figured out, and wants to help us tackle our struggles. In this episode we discuss the challenges of love, friendship, and connection in a world full of distractions and addictions. Sahil highlights the importance of humility, open-mindedness, and the ability to hold opposing views to foster meaningful conversations and connections. He provides us with tips on how to navigate life while opening up about his personal journey, including his upbringing, struggles with identity, and the relationships in his life. He talks about his roles and responsibilities as a son, a husband, a father, and a friend. Later, we talk about the importance of perspective and the power of video content in today's digital landscape. He stresses the need to adapt to changing attention spans and the shift towards short-form video. Sahil also shares his views on the current state of social media and the challenges of navigating online platforms.

Key Takeaways:

Humility and open-mindedness are essential for fostering meaningful conversations and understanding different perspectives.
The pursuit of happiness should focus on personal growth and finding joy in ordinary moments.
Building strong friendships and relationships requires effort, empathy, and genuine connection.
Chasing external achievements or material possessions does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment.
Short-form video is the future of content and offers a powerful way to connect with audiences.

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Key Takeaways:

Humility and open-mindedness are essential for fostering meaningful conversations and understanding different perspectives.
The pursuit of happiness should focus on personal growth and finding joy in ordinary moments.
Building strong friendships and relationships requires effort, empathy, and genuine connection.
Chasing external achievements or material possessions does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment.
Short-form video is the future of content and offers a powerful way to connect with audiences.

Follow Nicole on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok.

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Key Takeaways:

The fear of rejection can cause turmoil and prevent personal growth.
Avoiding tribalism and thinking critically is essential for personal development.
Kyle's journey as a writer involved persistence and overcoming rejection.
Embracing vulnerability and authenticity can lead to meaningful connections.
Writing has the power to impact and change lives.

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(0:00:00) - The Journey of Glamnetic's Founder

(0:09:34) - Creating a Successful Lash Business

(0:16:32) - Glamnetic

(0:26:16) - Passion and Challenges in Business

(0:39:53) - Defining Success and Deep Connections

(0:52:14) - Finding Gratitude and Overcoming Trauma

(0:55:39) - Gratitude and True Love's Power

(0:59:08) - Attachment Styles and Manifestation in Relationships

(1:04:14) - Manifestation and Creating a Vision

(1:14:02) - Relationship Dynamics and Breaking Barriers

(1:21:53) - Trust Instincts, Power of Psychedelics

(1:29:40) - Connecting on the Spiritual Journey