The 2nd gear deals with the ability to shift into connect mode and become present with someone in your life who brings you joy. Whether work colleagues, family, or friends, it is time geared toward relationship building without an agenda or pressure to be productive. When people get in 2nd gear, everyone benefits. 2nd gear leads people to get engaged, to be present. It can work in any circle, from home to team to company to community. Being present in 2nd gear leads to fruitful growth between people, better conversations and more inspiration, reestablished priorities, social awareness and emotional intelligence. 2nd gear can be a reality. The real world is each of us taking the time to connect, apprentice, and pass on what we have to others. Being present is the best real world and when it happens, you know it is true.