According to Walter Green, one of the most powerful life skills you could teach costs nothing, takes 20 minutes, and can change a relationship forever. In this episode, the founder of the Say It Now movement shares about the impact of expressing specific, heartfelt gratitude to people who have shaped our lives.

For his 70th birthday, Walter spent a year traveling to thank 44 people in person, an experience that sparked a global initiative now active in more than 80,000 schools across 85 countries.

This is not about routine thank-yous. The key question, Walter says, is: “What difference did this person really make in my life?”

That level of specificity turns a simple message into something unforgettable. He shares stories of rekindled sibling relationships, emotional tributes to parents, and even a kindergartener whose words convinced a teacher to stay in the classroom.

This episode offers an inspiring, practical way to build that “relationship muscle” and reflect on what truly matters.

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