Friendship isn’t a soft skill. It’s essential for survival.

In meetings, we talk about resilience, agility, and change management. But we rarely mention friendship—even though it's often what carries us through real crises.

When everything falls apart—professionally or personally—it’s not the tools or processes that catch us. It’s the people who don’t just listen but feel with us. The ones who don’t ask, “What do you need?” but simply say, “I’m already here.”

Friendship means walking through the fog together, even when there’s no clear way out. It’s the quiet “We’ve got this,” when you’ve stopped believing in it yourself.

In a world obsessed with performance, friendship is an act of rebellion. A commitment that doesn’t show up in KPIs—but proves priceless when it really matters.

Let’s not just nurture networks—let’s build real connections.

Because in the end, it’s not the likes and leads that count—but the ones who stay when things go dark.

By the way, this photo shows me right in the middle of one of those deep dark valleys—literally. Or rather: on the steep path out of it. 55 kilometers, 4,400 meters of climbing, 3,400 meters descending—my body was at its limit. But my mind? It was carried—by a friend who stayed by my side when I almost stopped. I would’ve never made it this far without him. Thank you for that quiet strength.

This adventure has been a great opportunity for myself to learn a few though lessons. I look forward to incorporate these in my work coaching others. Nothing beats the lessons you experience yourself.

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