One of my favorite quotes given to me many years ago when a best friend passed away comes from Robert Louis Stevenson:
"A friend is a gift you give yourself."
I have always agreed with this and tried to live it. Much of what I have learned, done and appreciated in life comes from great friends. Those who do not believe in the power of a friend, often have a splinter somewhere in their soul. Too many people shuck their friends and go into a relational recession that leads to an emergency downfall with very little netting to catch them.
I often tell people that in business it is wise to "be a friend." Think about things friends do and attempt to duplicate those behaviors for your customers and associates. The inspiration from this post comes from this article posted on the BBC's website. After you read it, you will think more deeply about friendships and their influence on your life all the way to your wallet?
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