When the roller-coaster drops (and it will), having friends who understand the stakes keeps you grounded and resilient.
Every other week I grab coffee with two of my closest friends, Jamie Ahern and Eric Liu. We call it “Breakfast Club.” No agenda, no slide decks—just candid conversation about business, marriage, politics, and whatever headline pops up. We’ve been doing it for years, and yes, we even record the sessions (still debating whether the world is ready for that blooper reel).
I can’t quantify the ROI, but I can say this group has saved me thousands of dollars in missteps and pushed me toward opportunities I would’ve missed alone.
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