Page 5 - Do You Want to Make Friends—or Make Money?

Get clear on your goals—and what it takes to make

them happen

Keep in mind, it’s not intrinsically good or bad to focus on money over friendships (or vice
versa). Ultimately, it comes down to your personal goals. Some people prefer being liked to
being wealthier. For other people, the reverse is the case.

But remember: If your preference is to become seriously wealthy, make sure the pull of social
acceptance—the desire to make friends—doesn’t get in the way of making those careful,
calculated business decisions that can boost your bottom line. The wealthiest entrepreneurs
generally don’t put limits on their potential financial success by dealing only with people they
like or with whom they share key values. If you want to join the ranks of the wealthiest, you
probably should follow their lead.

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