Rich Relationships. Random Texts.

Dear Andre, (2.3 min read)

There’s this thing called Silent Saturday.
It’s the day between Good Friday and Easter where (if this were a movie) we’d all be yelling “DO SOMETHING!” at the screen.
But nothing happens.
No miracles. No speeches. No inspirational Instagram reels.
Just awkward silence.

Honestly, it feels like that moment when you text someone something bold… and they leave you on Read.

But here’s what I’ve learned.

Some of the best things in life look like nothing at first.
Like a random invite to grab coffee that turns into your first business mentor.
Or a casual compliment that changes someone’s whole week.
Or a friend saying, “Hey, you’ve got something,” when you weren’t even sure you did.

A lot of what I’m grateful for now traces back to people.
Not marketing funnels. Not morning routines.
People.

Like Ric whose car I’ve detailed every month from day one. Or Laurie who introduced me to him in the first place. Or when Noah pushed for me to play drums at staff meeting. Or the 39 people who said yes when I shared with them one by one to help fund my second year at Thrive. (Donny, Derek, Nathan, Julie, and so many more)
These people, those moments, those small “yeses”—they’re the real wealth.
The kind you can’t flex on Instagram but can’t live without.

And you know what shaped that lens for me?

I believe people matter. Deeply.
So I try to act like it.
That means sending random thank-you texts.
Complimenting someone’s outfit like it’s a sport.
Dropping a “Hey, I see you” voice memo even when there’s no obvious reason. (or a congratulations when someone’s gotten engaged or gotten married)

It’s not because I’m naturally thoughtful.

It’s because I’ve built systematic thoughtfulness into my life.
I’ve realized I want to be the kind of person who notices. Who calls out the good. Who reminds people that what they do and who they are matters.

And the wild part? Those small things compound.
Not in dollars. In depth.

So here’s your move, Andre:

Don’t be silent.

It’s Silent Saturday—sure.
But you? You don’t have to wait to say the thing.
Text someone who made your week.
Call a friend you’ve been “meaning to catch up” with for six months.
Tell your barista she made the best cold brew you’ve had in a decade (even if it’s just “fine”).

Relationships aren’t just something you have.
They’re something you build. One brick of intentionality at a time.

Let’s stop pretending like showing up for people is cheesy.
It’s not cheesy. It’s cool. It’s cool to care.

Welp, that’s all for now. Go make someone’s day.
Daniel

P.S.
If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how I’ve built systems to remember people and be more thoughtful without burning out: Systematic thoughtfulness