In this episode, Erik sits down with Harley Finkelstein and Lindsay Taub, partners of 15 years. Harley, Shopify's president, and Lindsay, a psychotherapist and entrepreneur, discuss their speed dating origin story, balancing radical acceptance with growth, and redefining work-life balance while raising two daughters together when your job is all-consuming.

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Preview and Intro
• 00:01:39 Disclosure
• 00:02:45 The Speed Dating Origin Story
• 00:04:47 Early Relationship Challenges
• 00:07:27 Deciding to Move In Together
• 00:10:25 True Partnerships and Taking Chances
• 00:13:26 Sponsor: Relationship Hero
• 00:15:07 Building Success Together
• 00:17:55 Relationships Are Constantly Evolving
• 00:19:24 Relationship Role Models and Date Nights
• 00:23:09 The Value of Couples Therapy
• 00:24:45 Finding a Partner: What Doesn't Work
• 00:26:28 The Importance of Sharing Life Goals
• 00:29:09 Intentionality: "How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything"
• 00:34:16 Raising Kids and Money
• 00:39:00 Teaching Gratitude and Philanthropy
• 00:43:21 Parenting by Example
• 00:48:25 The Key to Relationship Longevity
• 00:52:00 Incorporating Work and Life
• 00:54:37 Accepting Your Partner While Encouraging Growth
• 00:58:27 Wrap