Oprah Winfrey

But it just, that's the way we... That you are worthy of protecting this time.

I'll tell you the other thing that struck me 10 years ago when we first started becoming friends.

And I think what really... When we first started dating.

When we first started dating as girlfriends.

And what struck me was how quickly you can build a sense of trust when the person, you know, is committed to showing up to the events.

So Ina never cancels unless she is really sick.

Definitely.

And you just know it.

And it builds this trust.

And we live in this flake culture where people have really, I mean, I think it's a terrible thing to do.

It really erodes friendships.

One way to make people feel like they matter is to commit to them.

So they can trust you.

They can trust that when they make a plan, you will be there.

And it's in that trust, that commitment, that you feel comfortable being vulnerable.

I mean, the title is a mantra of mine, which I think, yes, luck plays into it, but so does the everyday...

I mean, Ina is a scientist.

Ina is a serious businesswoman.

She makes it look fun and she does have fun and she prioritizes her fun.

But this is work.