"More importantly, you want to to be there for other companies, too. Form those relationships with others so that you can be there for them when they're facing

"More importantly, you want to to be there for other companies, too. Form those relationships with others so that you can be there for them when they're facing those hard problems. Fuck the business reasons; be good stewards of your community. There aren't many things that can make you happier than helping someone else get through a rough patch." I love this sentiment. It's 100% why I get up for work in the morning. It's cliche, but I'd say don't "be there for other companies," but be there for other people, whether they're your customers or your co-workers or your colleagues.