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Originally Posted by Armen  The point about befriending the successful people you know, or used to know, is one that I see value in. There are successful individuals we were once linked with that we got out of touch with, and doing anything is worth it to bring that bond back. The words and actions of a successful person can save you an abundance of lost time and energy. |
I used to work with a guy (a Mormon, no less) who would volunteer to the guests staying at the resort I manage the story about his best friend who wound up in prison for a drug conviction. I warned this coworker that people tend to judge you by the kinds of friends you have. If you tell strangers that you have low-life "best friends" in prison, what would they likely infer about your character? If I had a friend who got into that sort of trouble, I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to advertise the fact.
Needless to say, this coworker's choice of a "best friend" did reflect on his performance on the job (the owner wound up firing his ass), even though he belongs to a church which promotes Calvinist-like habits of frugality, hard work and personal integrity.