Day 4: The most underrated way to say “I get you”

Welcome to Day 4. Today’s move is simple, but sneaky powerful:

Put someone onto something good.

🏀 Today’s Move: Text a friend a rec. Could be a podcast, a show, a meme, a weird article, a stand-up bit.

Say:

“Thought you’d be into this.” Or “Saw this and immediately thought of your weird taste.”

You don’t need a long explanation. You don’t even need a reply.

The message is:

I know what you like. I thought of you. We see the world the same way.

Need a spark? Try something like:

  • A show you’d definitely argue about but always rewatch together

  • A meme that feels like it was made just for them

  • An article with a take they’d fight you on, immediately

  • A stand-up bit on how your old friends won’t let you change (like ​this one I did​ — feels illegally accurate for some people)

Why it works: It’s not a group chat blast. It’s a personal ping “I know you.” And it plants the seed for the next real hang.

See you tomorrow. – Matt, The Friendship Guy 👊