Friend Quote by Robert Greene
“Keep your friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mastery, 2012
Collaborate with competent people while keeping friends separate.
In simple terms: Work with skilled, keep friends apart.
Key Takeaway
Value skill over personal ties in work.
Themes
skill
collaboration
friendship
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
business
advice
When to use this quote
- business projects
- team building
- career advancement
- mentorship
Key Concepts
networking
competence assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance trust and competence?
- When should you involve friends in work?
A Different Perspective
Friendship may be undervalued.
