Codie Sanchez and guest Bill Perkins discuss how the company you keep can significantly impact your success. They highlight the importance of surrounding yourself with high performers and sharing research and personal stories on boosting productivity and growth. Codie also emphasizes the need to distance yourself from underperformers and explains why being the "dumbest" in your friend group can actually foster personal development. The episode wraps up with tips on protecting your time, choosing the right partners, and leveraging your network for success.
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01:22 Contrarian Idea: Be the Dumbest in Your Friend Group
03:15 Personal Experiences with Underperformers
05:33 The Power of Saying No
10:00 Research on Social Interactions and Happiness
19:50 Identifying and Removing Underperformers
24:41 Meeting Bill Perkins
26:37 A Humbling Conversation
28:18 The Power of Ambitious Friends
28:44 The 80/20 Rule in Friendships
30:53 Valuing Your Time
33:27 Investing in Yourself
35:13 Choosing the Right People
36:19 The Importance of Integrity
44:37 Finding the Right Talent
48:58 Generosity and Sharing Success
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Relevant Links:
https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/sitting-near-a-high-performer-can-make-you-better-at-your-job
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26847844/
