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"Physical human interaction is the new normal"

We see some fascinating behavior emerge as part of our ‘new normal’. We're falling into a pattern, albeit a new normal.

We looked at physical health needs and the immediate impact on physical life given the restrictions. We found there aren't any groundbreaking new needs in lockdown.
We're all finding new ways of meeting and fulfilling our needs. So what are the things that people are deeming most important during this time? What's interesting here is how people are managing to fill these needs. We can see a real change in what's happening within our new normal.

What is perhaps more interesting is the mental health challenge the situation presents. While COVID-19 affects us physically, the restrictions and changes to our lives can significantly affect our mental health.

Mental health needs are definitely impacted by our situation. And what that is doing is bringing different mental health needs to the fore. It shows what an overwhelming time this is for all.

Goodbye swiping past dozens of profiles, hello meaningful conversations. As the world went into lockdown, millions of millennial used it as an opportunity to develop a deep relationship with a significant partner online.

“Social distancing has forced many of us to slow down and allow our users to really take the time to get to know each other when online meeting.

Millennials are spending more time getting to know each other by having deeper conversations and forming emotional connections and meeting physically as new normal believes it’s important to develop an emotional connection with a physical one, so the switch from virtual dates has allowed these emotional connections to thrive. Date nights have become more creative and innovative by sharing activities, drinks and dinner, coffee, sports.

Single millennials will continue to exercise safety recommendations when meeting their chosen partner after establishing a strong bond, people are getting excited about the prospect of getting out again in real life, particularly those that have been virtually chatting over the past couple of months. That said, there’s still a lot of nervousness about what the future holds and we’re seeing new rituals or trends emerge in the way that single people are learning to navigate this new world of meeting people offline for a purpose of conducting an activity.

People are taking more time to talk and get to know each other on a deeper level as they conduct a shared activity, ensuring that they have a connection and that they are comfortable taking it to the next level. This is bringing forward conversations that may have happened over two or three dates, as people are working to figure out what they’re comfortable with, in real life.

There is no impact of COVID-19 in the early stages, like searching, short listing, etc. The biggest change happens when two people decide to meet each other, “At this stage, people are opting for semi virtual ways to connect, choose an activity to conduct offline. We believe that this change is here to stay and will be the new normal.

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Why the new online is offline!

The more time we spend with technology, the less time we spend building real human connections. To build deep social connections with other people, it will require you to get out of your shell and into the real world. People want to feel your energy in-person

All it takes is one new human connection to change the trajectory of your entire life.
This is something I experienced after doing tons of traveling this summer. I was attending different masterminds and experiences in places like Tulum, Italy, Spain, Paris, Amsterdam and Greece.


One of the biggest realizations I had from these experiences was that the new online is offline. I’ve been pulling away from online platforms, videos and courses. Connecting online with people is great, but I believe that there isn’t anything like connecting with someone’s energy in person. Truth is, your network is your social currency. That’s why it’s so important for you to get out into the world to meet new people, because at any moment, your life can change. All it takes is one new valuable meeting.

The key to having an extraordinary life is by creating valuable relationships because the old adage is true … we do become an average of the five people we spend the most time with. It’s your responsibility to ensure your circle of influence is positive, supportive and empowering.

Why the new online is offline?

The more time we spend with technology, the less time we spend building real human connections. To build deep social connections with other people, it will require you to get out of your shell and into the real world. People want to feel your energy in-person. They want to know the real you.

Something I learned recently was that building deep social relationships with other people leads to a 50 percent greater chance of living longer.

In The Gifts of Imperfection, social connection expert from the University of Houston Brene Brown said, “We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong". When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to.

"We break We fall apart We numb We ache We hurt others. We get sick.”

This means if our relationships are weak, then we become weak. I genuinely believe that one person can be the single factor to transforming your life. This has certainly been the case for me in my success, especially as an entrepreneur.

I decided to attend events and put myself in the same rooms with the people I wanted to learn from. I realized that real value and power comes from investing in building an offline relationship.
By investing my time, energy and money into masterminds; I’ve shown my dedication and commitment to building that offline relationship. Doing this allows you the opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals who are on the same mission as you.

Does your circle of influence have these type of people?
This reminds me of an old proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

"Building social currency"

Getting out into the real world greatly increases your opportunity of finding people to build valuable relationships with. I know meeting new people can be a scary and fearful experience but that’s the feeling of you stepping out of your comfort zone. Becoming apart of a community is the fastest and most effective way to build social currency.
As I mentioned before, social currency is everything. Social currency comes from how valuable your network is. There are opportunities that can only be given to you by certain people. The internet has made it fair game for anybody who wants to become successful… but who you know still matters the most.

I truly believe that the more successful people you know, the more successful you’ll be. That has been the case for me in my past 30 years of being an entrepreneur. Conversely, if your circle of influence isn’t supportive, empowering and purpose-driven, it’ll be harder for you to reach your true potential.
Social currency isn’t just the value that comes from your relationships but also the value you bring to the relationships. This can mean everything if you’re striving to be an entrepreneur. To build valuable relationships, you must become valuable. The more valuable you are, the more opportunities you attract.

Ask yourself: What value can I offer to the world? What can I do that others find challenging? What is a need they have that I can fulfill? These are questions you must answer to yourself to gain a deeper understanding of what type of value you can offer to your circle of influence, team, family and community.

"One connection is all it takes"

Who you know is the secret sauce to having more opportunities to succeed in life and business. This can be a mentor, client, team member or business partner. My first mentor inspired me to drop out of college and start my first business. He changed my life forever.

A mentor can give you advice that is only learned from experience and walking the path. A new client can potentially refer you to someone who wants to work with you and pay you more. A hungry intern that has a valuable skillset and wants learn from you or a business partner who crushes it in marketing can save you thousands of dollars over hiring an expert.

All it takes is one relationship. So, leverage social media as a tool to reach out to people you want to build relationships with and then find time to meet them in person. Use the internet to find meetups in your area with other entrepreneurs, creatives and dreamers, attend networking events. Do something that gets you around empowering perspectives, ideas and energy.

Get yourself immersed in an enviroment where people are driven, ambitious and uplifting. These type of enviroments can spark inspiration, creativity, innovation and leadership.

Who do you want in your circle of influence?

The next step

Start thinking about the value of your relationships that you’re building and the value you’re bringing to them. Remember, the people we associate with become apart of who we are.

Use tech as a tool to find people you want to connect with in-person and empowering communities you can become a part of. I love technology, but the more time we spend online, the less time we spend offline doing things that can positively impact our life.

“Strangers are friends you have yet to meet.”

We are living in times of massive change.
Looking at some of the problems we are facing—the crumbling economy, environmental pollution, wars over scarce resources—sometimes the idea of moving far away to a remote mountain top seems very attractive. Or hiding in that small space behind the computer screen. Anything that helps us avoid real life and all its challenges.
But of course, if everybody thought that way, who would actually get up and do something about our situation? And is it enough to receive words of comfort through an email? We also need a smile and a good hug.

Shouldn’t we move closer together in times of hardship? Despite accelerating globalization, which is connecting everybody and everything in an ever-growing web, there is a worrying development: People are feeling more and more isolated.

We have hundreds of friends on Facebook, but hardly anybody knows the names of their neighbors. All the social online sites are great, no doubt about it. But does the exchange happening there provide the human warmth we so desperately need?

Recently there was a fire in the head office of my internet provider. Over 100,000 customers went involuntarily offline for three days. Lots of people complained, many panicked, and almost everybody suffered from some kind of withdrawal symptoms within the first day, itself.

Imagine you were suddenly without Internet for a week. No email, no Facebook, and no chat rooms. An important question arises: Do you have enough friends left who live nearby?

Do you have enough friends you can connect with when you need advice, encouragement, or simply somebody who listens?

The majority of my family lives a 3–hour flight away. We are perfectly linked through text messages, emails, and regular video calls on Skype—technology at its best! However, what I really miss is being able to pop by for a cup of tea.
Who knows—maybe one day I’ll return to live in my home country. But right now, I’m in a different place, and so I need to make sure that I am well-connected to my local community. Because in times of trouble, I need to rely on people who are physically close to me.

itslets helps you to make efforts, but ultimately it’s your own choice whether you want to feel like a stranger in the place where you live or you want to start making a strong offline network.

Here are 5 great ways to connect to your local community.

1. Make offline visits.
How much time do you spend looking at some kind of screen—computer, telephone, television? And how often do you have a face-to-face conversation with a good friend?
Usually it’s laziness that keeps us from leaving the house. We’d rather stay comfortably on the sofa than go outside. Yet friendships are like the plants in a garden. If you don’t care for them, you won’t get anything in return. You will only receive if you give in the first place, whether it’s money, time or joy.
So the next time you are tempted to check your email for the 5th time, switch off your computer and visit somebody who lives near you.

2. Organize a neighborhood party.
Every week I get various party invitations through Facebook. Great, but the problem is that most of those parties take place in a different town, a different country, or even on a different continent. And as you look through the list of the other people who are invited, you are likely to find that most don’t live close by either.
So why not have a party where you invite everybody you know who lives in your vicinity—friends, neighbors, and even strangers. It’s the perfect way to strengthen your local network of real human beings. You’ll crease new relationships, organize communal projects, and most importantly, have fun!

3. Join a club, band, or course.
How many new friends have you made online in the last year, and how many offline?
Many people believe that the only place to meet others is in a bar, but that’s obviously not true. Depending on your interests, the chances are actually quite small that you will meet any like-minded people at midnight when everybody is drunk.
Instead, think about something you really enjoy doing and then find out who else is doing it. There are lots of opportunities.
If you love music take up dancing classes or join a band. If you like a particular sport, become a member of a club. If there is a subject you have always been interested, enroll for a course and learn about it. Sharing common interests is the best way to make new friends!

4. Buy your food from local shops.
It always saddens me when I see that shopping is becoming more and more a totally anonymous experience. Supermarkets and malls often have a cold atmosphere. The formally vibrant and social market places have been reduced to centers of pure consumerism. No wonder online shops are booming. More recently, there has been a revival of the local shop, which comes as no surprise if you look at the numerous advantages:
The money you spend stays in your town with local people, rather than enriching some unknown managers in far away cities.
Most little shops tend to sell more local products, which supports local businesses.
You know more about where your food comes from.
Instead of being a rather stressful experience, which is usually the case when you go to big supermarkets, shopping locally gives you a chance to slow down and turn a needed trip into a pleasant task.
And of course: Small shops provide a great place for social interaction! It’s a great opportunity to make new connections with the people that live around you, to chat—offline!

5. Offer a helping hand.
In every town or village there are many people and organizations that could really do with your help: charities, cultural associations, people who are ill or handicapped, children, stressed parents, neighbors. The list is almost endless.
The good thing is that when you offer help to people who need it, that they don’t care so much whether you are a friend or stranger. So if you want to find access to a local community, this is a great point to start.

Furthermore:
What goes around comes around!

When you help others, you’re rewarded with new social connections and new opportunities, not to mention a really good feeling.
We are currently facing the biggest challenge ever. Every day we have more difficulties to deal with, and I believe this will continue until we learn that the only solution for all of our problems is true coexistence.
We need to share instead of take away, listen instead of ignoring, and help instead of hurting.

No matter how big the crisis: We can only solve it together!

Welcome to itslets.com

itslets.com, the revolutionary app that brings the power of genuine connections back into the forefront of our lives. In a world dominated by digital interactions, we believe in the magic of face-to-face encounters. Our mission is simple yet profound: to bridge the gap between the virtual and real world, fostering meaningful connections based on shared passions. At itslets, we understand that technology has its place in modern society, but we also recognize the irreplaceable value of physical interactions. Our app is not just another platform; it's a movement that encourages you to step out from behind the screen and into a world where authentic connections thrive.

Our Vision:

Imagine a world where people gather, engage, and create memories together – a world where interests turn into friendships, and conversations lead to adventures. We envision itslets as the catalyst for transforming virtual connections into tangible, lifelong connections.

What We Stand For:

Real Over Virtual: We champion the idea that genuine connections happen when you're face to face. While technology has brought us closer, it's time to rediscover the joy of in-person conversations and shared experiences. Shared Passions: Discovering like-minded individuals who share your interests is at the core of what we do. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, an art aficionado, a foodie, or someone who loves exploring new places itslets connects you with those who get it.

Spontaneity and Adventure: Our app is designed to spark spontaneous meetups. Break the routine, try something new, and embark on adventures with people who inspire you.
Community First: itslets isn't just an app; it's a community of people who believe in the power of human connections. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and connections flourish.

How It Works:

Create Your Profile: Showcase your interests and hobbies, allowing others to discover what makes you, well, you.
Trigger Connections: Extend an invitation within your vicinity to initiate an activity and engage in conversations with those who resonate with you.
Plan Real-world Meetups: Once you've connected, it's time to take things offline. Plan meetups, attend events, and create memories together. Join the Movement: itslets is more than an app it's a movement that encourages you to embrace the richness of real-world interactions.
Say goodbye to endless scrolling and hello to heartfelt conversations. Say goodbye to pixels and hello to laughter that fills the air. Together, let's paint the world with the colors of human connection.
Join itslets today and embark on a journey that celebrates connections, spontaneity, and the joy of being present in each other's company. Because:

"life is meant to be lived, not just liked."