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Dr. Henry Cloud: The Most Important Part of Success Is Connection

By Henry CloudPublished June 20, 20171 min read
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In this fascinating talk about the connection between the mind and body, Dr. Henry Cloud explains why having strong relationships is the most important part of becoming successful.

To get to the next level, Cloud says there has to be some achiever-to-achiever bonding. If we can make our relationships better and truly share a connection to something bigger than ourselves, we might see a surge in performance.

“We internalize the software of our connections…. You can lay down new fiber optic wiring, but it’s got to be downloaded…. In our closest circles where we’re getting fuel, you don’t want to be downloading viruses.” —Dr. Henry Cloud

Related: Hear more great speakers at the next SUCCESS Live event Sept. 8-9 in Long Beach. Get your tickets here.


Explore more SUCCESS Talks videos by topic on SUCCESS magazine”s YouTube Channel, featuring thought-leaders, authors, entrepreneurs and respected researchers in the fields of human psychology, brain health, relationships and more, who share the tried-and-true tenets of human achievement and success.

Running time: 19:12

Filmed April 2017 at SUCCESS Live in Dallas

Henry Cloud

Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is a psychologist, leadership consultant and New York Times best-selling author. His newest book is called The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, From the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond—and What to Do About It.

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