Friendship Harvest: Reap What you Grow!
Can you feel it? The crisp air, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, the excitement of new beginnings, and football!!!!. Fall is almost here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to reconnect, rejuvenate, and re-engage with the people who make our lives truly special. Some we already know, others we will discover.
As summer fades and we find ourselves back in the rhythm of school, work, and life, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness and forget about the importance of the relationships that support us. One of the core principles of The Life Is Too Short Guy is that we Can’t Make It Alone. We thrive when we nurture our connections and lead with friendship.
This month, I want to encourage you to be a “Friendship Leader.” What does that mean? It means being thoughtful, proactive, and deliberate about getting your friends together, creating opportunities to grow your “Friendship Galaxy.” It’s about being the one who brings people together, who celebrates life, and who makes time for the connections that matter most. It is about prioritizing relationships.
I thrive as a Friendship Leader. I love it!!! In May, I led my 23rd annual golf trip, where 12 of us teed off in Sea Island, Georgia. I have kept this same group together for 23 years and we all look forward to this epic event every year. Just last week, Jenn and I hosted a farewell campfire at our lake house, surrounded by dozens of friends. We laughed, we toasted marshmallows, and we created memories that will last a lifetime. This weekend I am hosting a “reunion” with Rutgers friends at the Rutgers football game. Friends from Boston, Chicago, and Ohio will join us as we play golf, tailgate, enjoy football and each other as we relive our college days.
Now, we’re gearing up to host both Oktoberfest and Halloween parties this fall. And in October, we’re taking it up a notch, organizing a trip with five couples to California to watch Rutgers football take on USC. These aren’t just events; they’re deliberate efforts to keep our friendship bonds strong and vibrant. This is a priority for me. Think about how many events I am organizing in the next two months.
Why do I do it? Because I believe in the power of connection. I believe in the magic that happens when we gather, laugh, and share our lives with each other. And I want you to experience that same joy.
It takes so little to make it happen. I was recently delivering a workshop about LITSG and someone came up to me afterwards. He said, “Sorry I was on my phone when you were speaking. You inspired me to be a Friendship Leader. As you were speaking, I organized a bowling night for tonight. Thank you.”
As you step into this new season, think about how you can be a Friendship Leader in your own life. Maybe it’s organizing a small dinner, a weekend getaway, or even just a coffee catch-up with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Whatever it is, do it with intention. Grow your Friendship Galaxy and watch how your life becomes richer for it.
Remember, life is too short to go it alone. Let’s make this fall the season we embrace our role as Friendship Leaders and make every day the best day ever!
Here’s to friendship, connection, and an amazing fall ahead.
Warm regards,
Scott