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Jay Shetty discusses the five types of relationships we need in our lives and how to let go of and make space for the ones that no longer serve us in 2024. He emphasizes the importance of feeling a sense of belonging with a group or community, feeling connected to something bigger through legacy relationships, having a strong independent relationship with ourselves, maintaining safety relationships that provide stability, and engaging in relationships based on surrender and service to others.
Shetty provides examples and insights into each type of relationship, such as starting a men's group to facilitate healing and deeper bonds, organizing a dinner to connect with like-minded individuals working towards positive change, and the need to focus on who we are becoming rather than just what we are doing. He also stresses the value of trust built through depth of experience and the 20/60/20 rule for balancing time between those who guide us, our peers, and those we serve.
The episode encourages listeners to audit their relationships, invest in the ones that uplift them, and create new connections or communities to fulfill any deficiencies. Shetty aims to help listeners experience belonging, legacy, independence, safety, and surrender through their relationships in 2024.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Focus on who you are becoming, not just what you want to do.
- Nurture relationships that provide a sense of belonging to a community.
- Build connections that link you to something greater than yourself (legacy relationships).
- Cultivate a strong, independent relationship with yourself.
- Maintain safe, stable relationships you can rely on during difficult times.
- Engage in relationships where you can be of service to others.
- Audit your current relationships and invest more in the uplifting ones.
- Create new connections or communities to fulfill any deficiencies in your life.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you don't share who you are, people will expect you to be who they want you to be.“ by Jay Shetty
- “How long you've known someone does not define how deeply you know them. So often I find that the people who are closest are sometimes the most distant because they're scared or blocked by fear of judgment to share how they truly feel.“ by Jay Shetty
- “We often don't take an audit of our relationships. We don't often think about them deeply, or if we do, we do so in a crisis.“ by Jay Shetty
- “Relationships are at the heart of our effectiveness, our performance, our habits, our conditioning, our trauma.“ by Jay Shetty
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Episode Information
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
iHeartPodcasts
1/19/24
Do you want your relationships in 2024 to uplift you and the others around you?
Do you want your relationships to bring you energy and not drain you?
Then this episode is for you.
Today, Jay shares insights on building stronger connections. Discover the proactive steps to create bonds that will withstand the test of time, moving beyond surface-level ties. Uncover the five types of relationships you can invest in for genuine and enduring connections.
Jay explores the concept of belonging—the magic that happens when we become part of a community. From the joy of shared experiences to the comfort of knowing you're not alone. Your journey can take an introspective turn when you look deep into the vital relationship with ourselves—the key to true independence and the layers of self-discovery and the profound impact it has on our overall well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to boost your existing relationships
- How to create new and better relationships
- How to be more in-tune with yourself
- How to upgrade your connections and community
Join Jay as he guides us through the transformative power of relationships built on selfless love and devotion.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:56 The 5 Types of Relationships We Need in Our Life
- 03:16 Type #1: Belonging - Being a Part of a Community
- 09:32 Type #2: Legacy - Feeling Connected to Something Bigger
- 14:11 Type #3: Independence - A Relationship with Ourselves
- 18:33 Type #4: Safety Relationships - The People that Bring Stability in Our Lives
- 23:39 Type 35: Service - Relationships Based on Surrender and Service
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