The Fruits of Friendship - David Perell

* “What changes your life is your peers… The people you rise up with. They’re your power base. Not the person who’s already done it.”

* “The geographic circle of life has expanded, so friendship strategies that depend on constant proximity are no longer effective.”

* “I take extra care to prioritize extended time with friends. If you want a deep conversation, you need time. Instead of spending two or three hours with somebody, I prefer to spend two or three days with them.”

* “The mark of a great friend is somebody who believes in you, looks out for you, and has your best interests in mind. Those who give you honest feedback, even when the truth is hard to share and even harder to hear are worth their weight in gold. When you acknowledge their feedback, friends become like bumpers at a bowling alley. They let you boun... See more

* “Shared experiences — especially novel, challenging, and unfamiliar ones — are the best way to foster tight bonds. Host a retreat. Travel with friends. Rent a car, start driving, and see where you end up.”

* “Instead of growing your Rolodex, double down on your best friendships, and find your 10 Club.”

* “Like a marriage, the best friendships require investment, compromise, and sacrifice. By creating shared alignment, trust, and companionship, strong friendships nourish the soul and sharpen the mind.”

* “The 10 Club is a group of 10 people you want to work with later in life, and every member should be kind, ambitious, and generous.”