Go Further, Draw Closer with Eli Hauber

What if the key to deeper connection isn't retreating into what's safe, but venturing further into the unknown? This conversation with Eli Hauber, founder of From Here to Human, explores a powerful paradox that could transform how we relate to ourselves and others.

Eli shares the origins of his "Go Further, Draw Closer" philosophy, born from profound experiences in Uganda where he found himself alone in villages that hadn't seen outsiders in decades. These moments of extreme vulnerability—stripped of comfort, connectivity, and familiarity—revealed something unexpected: our deepest connections often emerge when we're furthest from what we know.

At the heart of this approach are three guiding principles: being curiosity-fueled (using wonder as your compass), intention-guided (moving through the world with care and purpose), and boundary-defying (pushing past limitations that keep us isolated). Through vivid storytelling, Eli demonstrates how these principles have shaped his interactions across cultural divides and how they can be applied in everyday life—whether traveling abroad or simply choosing to stay and watch your child's practice instead of running errands.

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is its practical wisdom for addressing our epidemic of loneliness. Rather than grand gestures, Eli advocates for small, intentional steps toward connection—having an ice cream conversation, volunteering locally, or simply being present with those around you. Each choice leaves what he calls an "eternal imprint" on the people and places we touch.

As Eli prepares to launch Project RICH (Revealing Interconnection to Catalyze Harmony), he invites listeners to reconsider what truly connects us across our differences. In a world increasingly defined by division, this fresh perspective offers hope that by venturing beyond our comfort zones, we might discover the shared humanity that unites us all.