The Game with Alex Hormozi

Why Not All Friends Want the Best for You | Ep 535

May 9, 2023

Not all friends want the best for you; many prefer a version of you that serves their interests. The discussion emphasizes the importance of evaluating friendships based on the support they provide for your ambitions. Embracing change in relationships can lead to personal growth, as some connections are seasonal. It’s essential to prioritize friendships that challenge and uplift you while learning to enjoy your own company. True allies will help you pursue greatness, shedding light on the complexities of support in personal and entrepreneurial journeys.

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Keep the Right Relationships for You

02:30

The Opposite of Friendship

04:08

The Value of Being Okay with Being Alone in Friendships

01:37

Intro

7min

Navigating True Friendships and Value Exchange

1min

Embracing Change in Friendships

2min

Embracing Change in Friendships: Understanding Evolving Connections

4min

Navigating the Complexities of Friendships and Personal Growth

7min

"People don't actually want the best for you. They want the version of you that best serves them." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us the challenges of pursuing one's dreams and goals while dealing with unsupportive friends. He shares his views on friendship and how it's important to surround oneself with people who believe in one's future self and that not all friends want the best for you.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.

Timestamps:

(1:45) - Friendship is not a binary term

(5:41) - People project their idea of friendship onto us

(7:51) - 2 perspectives on burning bridges

(11:11) - Prioritize treating the other person as human

(13:55) - Learn to enjoy being alone and add value to others

(17:21) - Friends don't need to pursue greatness, but help you pursue it.

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