christopher schembra

WSJ Bestselling Author. USA Today’s “Gratitude Guru”. Sparked 500,000 relationships around dinner table.

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Regret is often just doubt in the ROI.

There will ALWAYS be an ROI in relationships.

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Remember, when someone says mean things to you….its not about you.

Show grace and understanding.

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Human connection isn’t just about who you meet - it’s about who you become.

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What’s positive for you.

Doesn’t have to be negative for others.

It can be good for both.

Win-win.

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Hiding your positivity out of guilt doesn’t help anyone.

Sharing your light with empathy inspires others to see what’s possible.

Shine authentically—it’s not selfish; it’s transformational.

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Listen with your eyes.
Listen to their body language.
Listen to how they breathe.

Connection isn’t just about words; it’s about energy, emotion, and how their presence exposes their truest desires.

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Silence isn’t empty-it’s full.

It’s says, “I’m here, with you, in this moment and I’m not rushing to fill it.”

It’s an act of faith in the process of connection.

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Next time you host a dinner:

Ask people to bring a dish that sparks conversation.

If you’re nervous about asking questions, you can let the food do the facilitating.

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Empathy blooms in the space that slowness creates.

Quick + Shallow = Missed Connection
Quick + Deep = Rushed Connection
Slow + Shallow = Pleasant Interaction
Slow + Deep = Empathy Zone

Stop swimming in the shallow end, ya’ll.

Create the form of connection our world needs.

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If you’re feeling down, lift someone else up.

Inward Negative
to
Outward Positive

It’s like being stuck in a dark room with no light. By lighting a candle for someone else, you not only illuminate their space but also brighten your own.

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For those wondering why one side must win and the other must lose:

Hope must triumph over despair.

Compassion must outshine indifference.

Dignity must prevail against oppression.

Because some values are not negotiable.

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Sometimes we have more in common with people far away than with our fellow citizens.

But shared purpose with our countrymen is what binds us.

Unity isn’t always easy, but it’s essential for our nation’s strength and future.

We’re in this together, remember.

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Adversity is a focus force.

It forces you to say no to distractions so you can say yes to what drives real value.

Can’t chase two rabbits at the same time, they’ll both get away.

Focus equals growth.

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I didn’t succeed in spite of adversity—I succeeded because of it.

Adversity isn’t the obstacle; it’s the advantage.

It’s the fire that tempers steel.

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Help others tell their story,

And they’ll be inspired to help you tell yours.

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“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.”

-Seneca

That thing you are worrying about, ain’t likely going to happen.

Don’t blow up your life now in fear of what MIGHT doomsday tomorrow.

Resist the group think collective dissent and just be present.

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Keep showing up.

Keep saying yes.

Keep taking a chance on human connection.

Do that for six months and let me know how your life feels.

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Here are two truths to hold onto right now:

You can feel anger and still find gratitude.

You can celebrate while remaining empathetic to others.

We all have the power to choose.

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Seb: What’s your biggest dream?

Me: To be at peace with the impact I’ve made on this world.

It’s not always about MORE.

It’s actually appreciating all we’ve already done.

🥹💔

[christopher schembra @cschembra]

Remember, we can’t expect the behaviors of others to change.

Without first looking at the part we play in perpetuating that behavior.

Sometimes it’s actually more on us than we realize.

To fail to see that, is self deception.

Our part is the only thing we can truly change.