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/