Most people completely wing their social approaches.

And that's why they so often fail.

A thread on the 3 hidden variables in every successful social interaction 🧵

Your network isn't your net worth—it's better.

A thread on why friendship outperforms every other investment:

The hardest part of meeting new friends isn't starting conversations...

It's getting them to see you again. 🤝

I've developed a system that turns any great first interaction into a lasting connection.

❌ No awkward friend dates required!

Here's why it works and how to use it:

Why do 90% of people struggle to make friends?

They wait for friendship to happen

• "I live in the wrong city"
• "I'm too busy with work"
• "Everyone already has their friend groups"

Sound familiar?

Here are 3 actionable steps to take back control of your social life

Making friends isn't a skill.

It's actually FIVE different skills that most people never master.

I used to think I was "bad at making friends." Then I cracked the code and made more friends in 6 months than in the previous 7 years.

Here's how I did it 🧵

2025 is your year to make new friends.

I'm helping analytical thinkers make 5+ genuine connections and transform their social lives.

Every Friday in The Friendship Engineer, I share systems and frameworks to help you build meaningful friendships.

Join us.

connordaly.substack.com/p/introduci...

After 15 years of running, I still hated my body.

But in 2024, I finally cracked the code:

• 30% → 18% body fat
• Saw my abs for the first time
• First pull-up (now 9+)
• Fixed my knee pain
• Gained 10 lbs of muscle

Full transformation and process in my 2024 recap
open.substack.com/pub/connord...

In 2024, I

• Left Baltimore for Austin
• Went from 30% body fat to visible abs
• Made 30+ friends (and 100+ connections)
• Quit my job to build my own thing
• Found a new purpose

For the full story, lessons learned, and what's next, check out my life recap
open.substack.com/pub/connorda...

I contain multitudes