Buckminster Fuller said something like this, "do more and more with less and less until we can do everything with nothing." How does that relate to relationships? What systems teams and concepts are you implementing now so that you can have more and more happiness in your family and better and better connections with less effort? Also in today's episode how a billionaire neglected his family but obtained fame and fortune. And learn how presidential mothers connected to their families through time and sacrifice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

John Adams is one of the most interesting founders of America. The only thing more impressive than is accomplishments is his character. And of course his amazing wife Abigail. I recently finished a biography by David McCullough where I learned a ton that I wanted to share about these amazing people whose character stands as a beacon to everyone who cares to notice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

Think Again by Adam Grant is again my focus this week. Start with helping people open their mind before trying to change their mind. Unlearn. Improve not just prove. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

Adam Grant is a master storyteller. In his book Think Again he shares many wonderful ideas applicable to marriage. He suggests that we become more of a scientist where we're open-minded and willing to challenge our assumptions, our habits and our traditions. He uses many wonderful stories and quotes to help us become more teachable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

In today's episode I explain how slow is fast. Various athletes over the last 30 years experienced great results by slowing down. How can you slow down in your marriage so that you can have peak joy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

What did Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso teach us in regards to marriage? Unity, preparation, and self-reliance are just a few of the things we can learn from these two distinct approaches to martial arts and marriage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

I love reading and rereading John C. Maxwell books. And although I've read a number of his books on leadership and tried to apply the principles, this book on communication is one of my favorites for marriages and family. Isn't it true that we all try to communicate, yet to be able to truly connect deeply and intimately involves work and practice. In today's episode I share some of the highlights from his wonderful masterpiece. I hope these ideas will benefit your family for a long time to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

About a month ago Dan wrote in his daily blog about the more willing we are to be proven wrong, the more likely we are to find answers. And I would submit the more likely we are to be proven wrong then the more likely we are to form lasting true friendships and connections. Those who seek to learn from others genuinely often have the greatest learning and the best lives built on long-lasting connections. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

Steven St. Any talks about flexibility is key to putting a puzzle together. The puzzle of relationships, work, and anything that is important. Flexibility, diversity, appreciation are some of the key things to successful marriage as well. Want unity? Get good at gratefully putting puzzle pieces together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

Merriam-Webster says animosity is: antipathy, hostility, friction, antagonism, enmity, animus, opposition, aversion, acrimony, bitterness, rancor, resentment, dislike, ill feeling, bad feeling, ill will, bad blood, hatred, hate, loathing, detestation, abhorrence, odium, malice, spite, spitefulness, venom, malevolence, malignity, grudges, grievances, disrelish. And what is generosity? Listen to today's episode see what generous people do in their relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support