In this episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks about having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down the qualities you should look for in a close friend, and ways that you can be a better friend to others.

Key Takeaways:

• You need an inner circle of trusted friends to build you up when you are down, and to ground you when you are about to make a mistake.
• Your close friends will have your confidence, and you will have theirs. Trust is essential to a good relationship.
• You should respect the values and opinions of your closest friends, or it will be difficult to trust them.

Quotes:

• "Who you surround yourself with is going to affect you on a fundamental human level, both professionally and personally."
• "Not every friendship is forever."
• "A true friend will not try to create a wedge between you and anybody else."
• "It's hard to do things with people and be around people you don't respect."