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Monday Mastery - Relationship Approach & The Lonely Tree

Health

During a very dark period, what was the best thing you ever did for your mental health?
 
Does it make sense to do more of that now? 

Wealth

'Discipline is boring, had work is boring, studying is boring, delaying gratification is boring. BUT boredom is the birthplace of success as long as you can consistently put in the work' - Leila Hormozi

Relationships

A lonely tree is something I have always found beautiful. I am not sure why.
 
I saw one the other day on a coastal walk and it sent me down a rabbit hole pondering the pros and cons of the lonely tree. 

A solitary tree in an open field can indeed grow more quickly at first because it has little competition for sunlight, water, and nutrients—enjoying immediate access to all it needs. However, its rapid, unchecked growth can make the trunk and branches more vulnerable over time.
 
Without the shelter of nearby trees, a lone tree faces harsher winds, storms, and fluctuations in temperature, and it lacks the communal support and natural buffer that a cluster of trees provides.
 
In many ways, our human relationships are very similar: standing alone may seem simpler or even advantageous early on, but without the positive influence of trusted pals, we risk becoming more fragile in the face of life’s storms.
 
We grow stronger, healthier, and happier when we surround ourselves with people who complement our strengths, share our burdens, and benefit from our contributions in return.
 
What can you do to be the “friendly tree” that thrives through connection rather than isolation?

Freedom

A journaling prompt for you:
 
If you were sure you were going to fail what would you do anyway? 🖊️

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