"Friends are good. End of book."

This book seemed too mushy HR-friendly to it, even though it was discussing HR-nonfriendly things like MAKING FRIENDS in the workplace. Has some good tidbits but mostly forgettable.

"If this person were no longer around, would your overall satisfaction with life decrease? If this person were no longer a part of your life, would your achievement or engagement at work decrease? If you can answer yes to either or both of these questions, then you have found a vital friend."

"The few people who conscientiously think about building workplace friendships are two-and-a-half times more satisfied with their jobs."

8 types of vital friends:
1) The builder
2) The champion
3) The collaborator
4) The companion
5) The connector
6) The energizer
7) The mind opener
8) The navigator

I think a lot of people in my life are going to have this book in front of their faces moving forward. It felt groundbreaking in its simplicity, and profound, because of course our friends play vital roles in our lives, and how are we not talking about this all the time? It's obvious now, after I have read the book. so, read the book.