The people you meet are often a reflection of the perspective you bring. 👣 🌾 A traveler approached an old farmer and asked: 🧍‍♂️ “What are the people like in the next town?” 👨‍🌾 The farmer replied, “What were the people like in the town you just left?” 😒 “They were selfish, dishonest, and unfriendly.” The farmer simply answered, “You’ll find the people here much the same.” Later that day, another traveler stopped and asked the very same question. 👨‍🌾 Again the farmer

In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, we are often taught to look at relationships through a cold, calculated lens. We’re told to "network," "leverage," and "extract value." But if you’re like me—someone who realized they are far more emotionally intelligent and connected than they initially thought—that "transactional" approach feels empty. It feels like building a skyscraper on a foundation of sand. If you want to build something that lasts, you have to let go of t