My social circle is, in reality, not a circle. It is a

My social circle is, in reality, not a circle. It is a pyramid. And at the top of the pyramid is a single person-Jacob-who is responsible for an overwhelming majority of the relationships that constitute my life.

📖 Malcolm Gladwell

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Author

🎂 September 3, 1963

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