A friend of mine who I met through business said something once that has stuck with me. He is very successful and whatever he touches seems to do very well. He has a knack of always coming out on top.
He sold a company a few years ago for tens of millions and started a new project. This is when I met him and we just clicked. I knew he had money ,but that had nothing to do with our friendship. We just clicked and had regular coffee mornings. He would run ideas and we would discuss the pro's and con's of each move. I found this fascinating and if I could help with some thoughts I would.I was getting schooled in business and I really appreciated it.
There was one funny moment that happened over 2 coffee mornings. The first time another guy called Gary bought in chocolate muffins as a treat and my friend put them in the microwave to warm up. No one said anything and we ate them. The next time I bought some chocolate muffins Gary went and nuked them. The question was asked why did you do that they were perfect as they were? Gary said that the last time we microwaved them, so he thought that was how it was meant to be eaten. My mate turned around and said no, yours were stale and these were fresh lol.
He mentioned that since he had sold his last company his phone had gone quiet. I said to him was this normal or just a coincidence? His answer was that people like success and he is in the dumps at the moment growing a new company so they wont phone. I thought this was shocking., but how shallow people are.
He is doing well again which was expected and business is booming. His phone is ringing again and the same people are phoning for a chat. This time is different however as he is not a fool and knows who the ones are who have stuck with him through thick and thin.
Peoples actions are very transparent and they don't realize that. If I was him I would tell them to get lost but he wont. He said he may need to use them in the future but has penciled in the real mates and the followers.
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