Key points

Relationships fuel success at every stage of life.

Midlife is a time to redefine goals and purpose.

Build a “Board of Directors” of mentors for guidance and to multiply your impact.

Relationships are so important for us to succeed in all capacities of life, from personal to academic to work. Schwartz et al. (2018) found that college students who were more socially engaged had an easier transition to college life and higher GPAs. Workplace friendships strengthen knowledge-sharing behavior (Wang et al., 2024). Meaningful engagement with others leads to more opportunities for success for us, and this is why we should be seeking multiple mentors to guide and support us in all of our goals . We never stop needing relationships, regardless of our age or accomplishments.

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