How to Build and Maintain Strong Relationships It doesn't happen without effort and consistency.

By Lewis Howes • Jan 30, 2017

This story originally appeared on Lewis Howes

How do you maintain relationships with busy, important people and continually improve them?

Well, I can tell you this much right up front -- it doesn't happen without effort and consistency.

The good news is, anyone is capable of doing this if they just practice the right habits and come at it with the right intention.

So in today's solo round on The School of Greatness, I'm sharing things I rarely talk about -- how I maintain hundreds of quality relationships with people who are incredible influencers.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.” Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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