The quality of your relationships matters more than any gadget or pill when it comes to living longer and performing better.
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We live in a world obsessed with the next big thing in health and performance.
The newest supplement stack.
The latest gadget.
The wildest routine promising to “hack” your biology.
And listen — I’m not throwing stones here.
I love this stuff.
I’ve done most of it – the red light therapies, the infrared saunas, IV’s and the cold plunges…
I’ve even love a little Botox here and there.
And don’t even get me started on supplements — I take a full stack every day because there is no way to get all the micronutrients your body needs from today’s food supply, especially with the stress of modern life.
All of that makes a difference. It really does.
But none of it can override a life that’s missing the foundational factors that determine your health and happiness.
And one of the most powerful factors of all is your relationships.
The Power of People

Researchers have studied the five places in the world where people consistently live the longest, healthiest lives — the Blue Zones.
Across every single one, there’s a shared commonality: deep, meaningful relationships and strong community bonds.
The science is staggering:
- Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
- People with close, supportive relationships live longer and have lower rates of chronic disease.
- Social isolation is linked to increased risk of anxiety, depression, and even early death.
These connections don’t just make you feel good — they change your biology, improving your immune system, lowering stress, and increasing resilience.
For High Performers
High achievers are especially at risk for relational burnout.
When your calendar is packed and your goals are massive, it’s easy to put connection on the back burner. You tell yourself you’ll make time after the launch, after the quarter ends, after you reach that next milestone.
But no amount of hustle or success can replace the biological and emotional benefits of relationships.
Your health, longevity, and performance depend on them.
Simple Connection Rituals
Even small, intentional actions can create meaningful connection and improve your health:
- The 20-Second Hug:
A 20-second embrace lowers blood pressure and releases oxytocin — the “bonding hormone.”. - Shared Meal Night:
Once a week, sit down with someone you care about — no screens, no distractions. - Check-In Call or Text:
Reach out to one person today with a simple, “Thinking of you.”
It takes 30 seconds but can shift both of your days.
Closing Thought
Supplements and gadgets have their place — and I’ll probably keep using many of them.
But they will never replace the power of people.
Relationships are the original biohack. They’re free, accessible, and scientifically proven to help you live longer, healthier, and happier.
This week, choose one connection ritual and commit to it.
Then, take it one step further: reach out to someone you care about and invite them to join you.
Because the strongest biohack of all… is people.