In this episode, David and Caleb discuss intentional relationship habits with Megan Allers of Marco Polo. Megan shares how the video messaging app differs from others in fostering more personal connections through video-first messaging. She details her personal use of setting daily "cadences" like responding to Polos on walks to stay close with distant friends.

Megan explains how users form these communication rhythms to maintain relationships despite busy lives. She also started a "dinner club" to facilitate deeper connections when moving cities. The discussion covers identifying "couch friends" and "weak ties" that challenge growth.

Megan shares best practices like vulnerability and questions that spark meaningful conversations. The value of cultivating supportive friend "buckets" is examined. Remote relationship building using Marco Polo mastermind groups is explored, with the ability to turn strangers into close connections.

Takeaways:

• Setting daily communication "cadences" through tools like Marco Polo can help sustain relationships when schedules are busy.
• Activities like responding to video messages during routine tasks builds rhythms of regular connection.
• Intentionally facilitating in-person gatherings like a "dinner club" supports deeper bonding.
• Incorporating vulnerability and thoughtful questions sparks meaningful conversations.
• Cultivating a circle of friends who "fill your bucket" provides valuable support.

Resources:

• The Defining Decade, by Meg Jay - book referenced about weak ties
• Download the app or learn more at MarcoPolo.me

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Connect with Meagan:

• LinkedIn

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