After a packed day of meetings and a missed check-in, Matt reflects on something that’s become unmistakably clear: partnership feels different when you’re truly aligned. As he heads out to reconnect with an old acquaintance, he explores how values-based relationships — in business and in life — create energy, clarity, and meaning beyond transactions. This episode is a meditation on gratitude, letting go of misaligned partnerships, and why the best collaborations don’t just make your work easier — they help you understand its deeper value.

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