The Friendship Habit

Mr. Rogers wasn’t trying to be everything. That’s the point.

Hey Reader, Sorry for the delay. I just survived a legendary bout of food poisoning in Paris. Think: vomiting into the Seine, followed by a French doctor jabbing me with a cartoonishly large needle in the butt. But here’s the upside: I got saved… by a friend. My buddy Chao, who recently moved here, offered to help move our bags to the Airbnb: not a small task with a toddler, a newborn, and 37 duffels. When he found out I was down bad, he didn’t flinch. Three trips. Two car seats. Sooo many...

6 days ago • 3 min read

Ever tried to leave a Spanish dinner? You can’t. That’s the point.

Hey Reader, Quick reminder of what you signed up for...in case your inbox is a war zone (mine is too — 240,000 unread, yikes): This is The Friendship Habit...where every week, I send: 🛠️ One tip you can actually use 📖 One story that sticks with you 🎯 One thing I’m into right now that I think you’ll love too (Because sharing cool stuff is basically friendship 101.) Nobody teaches us how to keep friends as adults...and that’s where it all falls apart.Friendship isn’t just a vibe. It’s a...

14 days ago • 4 min read

You have 4 types of friends — one you should probably delete…

Hey Reader,First off, I'm genuinely glad you’re here. This started with a few friends testing it out, now over 1,000 of you are building better friendships with me — one small, imperfect, consistent move at a time. Your friendships? They don’t need to look like anyone else’s. Seriously: The group chat that’s 80% memes and 0% plans? Valid. The buddy you see once a year but pick up like no time passed? Real. The friend who never shows up for coffee but sends you TikToks daily? Counts....

21 days ago • 3 min read

The Stallone-Schwarzenegger Rivalry — and What It Teaches About Friendship

The trick Stallone fell for — and what it taught me about friendship

Hey Reader, Some of you just finished the 7-Day Challenge. Some of you found your way here another way. Either way, glad you're here. This is The Friendship Habit: where we turn friendship into something you actually work on… like your career, your gym routine… or your go-to chicken parm or Caesar salad recipe. (I’ll put me and my wife’s combo against anyone’s, but I digress.) Quick one today. This little move has helped me salvage more nearly-faded friendships than I care to admit: 🏀 THE...

28 days ago • 3 min read

What Quincy Jones Can Teach Your Friend Group | The Friendship Habit

What Quincy Jones can teach your friend group [First Official Newsletter]

Hey Reader, You made it through Week 1 (or you may still be in it). Either way, that was the warm-up. This is the first real Friendship Habit newsletter. Let’s level up. You manage your calendar, your steps, your screen time, but no one taught you how to manage your friendships. That’s what we’re doing here. Let’s jump in. 🏀 THE MOVE: One uncomfortable ask You’ve seen the Spotify wrap-ups. The preschool graduations. You’ve hit the 🔥 on their dog’s rehab pics. You’re updated…but you’re not...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read