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Sting

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

Sting

Success

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The speaker believes that achieving success requires being tough and willing to make hard decisions, even if it means hurting others. They admit that if they had to pick between keeping friends or reaching their goals, they would prioritize their goals.

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