Friend Quote by Ben Horowitz
““No matter who you are, you need two kinds of friends in your life. The first kind is one you can call when something good happens, and you need someone who will be excited for you. Not a fake excitement veiling envy, but a real excitement. You need someone who will actually be more excited for you than he would be if it had happened to him. The second kind of friend is somebody you can call when things go horribly wrong—when your life is on the line and you only have one phone call. Who is it going to be? Bill Campbell is both of those friends.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, 2014
Advocates having two types of friends: one who celebrates successes genuinely and another who is a reliable crisis ally.
In simple terms: Need both celebratory and crisis friends.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate supportive, honest friendships.
Themes
friendship
support
trust
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- personal crises
- business challenges
Key Concepts
emotional support
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you turn to in success and failure?
- How can you be that friend for others?
A Different Perspective
Finding such friends may be difficult.
