I didn't join AI thinking I would make many friends. I was very business-like. I went to the audition as I would go to a job interview. I was jobless. I didn't have my own place. [But] I ended up making incredible new friends that I'll have forever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I entered AI for business reasons but ended up forming lasting friendships.
- In plain terms
- Business motives led to lasting friendships.
- What can you take from it?
- Be open to unexpected personal rewards in professional settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What conditions turn a professional encounter into a friendship?
- How can one balance business and personal connections?
Another view
Not all professional environments foster genuine friendships.
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