By: Bec Harris
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overcomplicate life. But according to Adrian Munro, CEO of Richmind, the secret to well-being is simple: focus on the basics. “Fundamental truths haven’t changed over thousands of years,” Adrian explains. “It’s about doing the simple things right, day in and day out.”
Marriage and Family First
When it comes to relationships, Adrian believes your closest circle deserves top priority. “For me, my most important relationships are with my wife and kids,” he shared. “It’s about asking, how am I proactively investing in those relationships?”
Adrian compared it to maintaining a car. We service it, fuel it, and clean it. Yet, many people neglect regular investment in their families. “It’s not revolutionary,“ he said. “It’s about being deliberate in carving out time for your loved ones.”
From planning weekly schedules with his wife to chatting with his sons during school drop-offs, Adrian chooses intentional moments that build connection.
Friendships Take Work Too
Family isn’t the only priority. Friendships also play a vital role in mental health. “You’ve got to be really deliberate,” Adrian said. “Sometimes you don’t feel like showing up, but that’s where your friends are.”
He recalled nights when he didn’t feel like driving to play indoor cricket. But he went anyway because maintaining long-term friendships requires consistency and effort.
Strong friendships, he stressed, don’t happen by chance. “It doesn’t happen by mistake. It happens by investing time and being gracious when people annoy you.”
Choosing the Right People
Not every friendship is worth keeping. Adrian encouraged listeners to reflect on which relationships bring growth and which ones drain energy.
“In ten years, who do you want to be surrounded by?” he asked. “If a friendship isn’t leading you to flourish, maybe it’s not the right one.”
This intentional approach means letting go of unhealthy patterns while nurturing relationships that add value.
Keep Learning, Keep Growing
Adrian and his wife recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Despite nearly two decades together, they’re still learning.
“My boys asked, ‘Why are you reading a marriage book?’” Adrian laughed. “I told them, I just want to be a better husband.”
He believes growth comes from humility and constant learning. “When was the last time you read something to become a better spouse, parent, or friend?”
Relationships Protect Mental Health
At the heart of Adrian’s message is a reminder that relationships are more than emotional support, they protect mental health.
“There’s not many things better than having strong relationships around you,” he said. “They give you belonging, trust, and care.”
While mental health services remain vital, Adrian argued that prevention starts with community. “Close, trusted relationships are a great protective mechanism for our well-being.”
Takeaway: Back to Basics
So, what can you do differently this week? Adrian challenged listeners to reflect:
- Who are the friends and family lifting you up?
- Where can you invest more time?
- How can you be a better spouse, parent, or friend?
“Where we want everyone to be in 20 years,” Adrian concluded, “is saying, ‘I’ve invested in the right relationships.’”
Because at the end of the day, the basics love, time, trust, and consistency are what matter most.
Article supplied with thanks to Sonshine.
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