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“When I work, my first relationship with people is professional. There are people who want to be your friend right away. I say, "We're not gonna be friends until we get this done. If we don't get this done, we're never going to be friends, because if we don't get the job done, then the one thing we…” quote by Bill Murray
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“When I work, my first relationship with people is professional. There are people who want to be your friend right away. I say, "We're not gonna be friends until we get this done. If we don't get this done, we're never going to be friends, because if we don't get the job done, then the one thing we did together that we had to do together we failed."”

Bill Murray

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk Show, 1990s

Prioritizes work tasks over personal friendships until goals are met.

In simple terms: Work first, friendships later.

Key Takeaway

Focus on completing tasks before socializing.

Themes

professionalism boundaries teamwork

Mood

neutral serious

Type

advice professional

When to use this quote

  • project deadlines
  • team meetings
  • client negotiations
  • collaborative projects

Key Concepts

task orientation relationship management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance professionalism with genuine connection?
  • When is it okay to befriend a colleague early?
A Different Perspective

May hinder trust building if overemphasized.

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