NO NEW FRIENDS (My "Extreme Views" on Friendship)

Alex Hormozi2 minutes read

Friendship quality matters over mere existence; true friends support and root for your success. It's crucial to prune relationships that hinder personal growth, even if they once benefited from your achievements.

Insights

  • True friendship is characterized by unwavering support, where friends actively cheer for your success and growth, even in your absence, fostering a positive and encouraging environment.
  • It is crucial to assess relationships based on their quality and alignment with personal goals, recognizing that not all connections will support your progress, necessitating the pruning of those hindering personal development.

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Recent questions

  • What defines a true friend?

    A true friend supports you genuinely.

  • How can one identify toxic relationships?

    Toxic relationships hinder personal growth.

  • Is it normal to outgrow friendships?

    Outgrowing friendships is a natural part of personal growth.

  • How can one maintain healthy relationships?

    Healthy relationships require mutual investment.

  • Why is it important to prune relationships?

    Pruning relationships is necessary for personal growth.

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Summary

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Quality Over Quantity: True Friendship Dynamics

  • Friendship is not a binary concept; it's about the quality of the friendship, not just being friends or not.
  • The opposite of a friend is someone who actively tries to hinder your success and distract you from your goals.
  • If someone resents your success, they do not belong in your circle, even if they benefit from your achievements.
  • True friends root for you both in your presence and behind your back, especially in competitive environments.
  • Investing time and energy in relationships should yield positive returns for both parties to sustain the connection.
  • Pursuing personal goals may lead to outgrowing current relationships, as not everyone will support your growth.
  • It's acceptable to have seasonal friendships that align for a period before diverging, without animosity.
  • Pruning relationships that no longer align with your vision is necessary for personal growth, even if it means reducing communication gradually.
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