Never Eat Alone

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Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi is a guide to building genuine and mutually beneficial relationships as the foundation of personal and professional success. Ferrazzi argues that success isn’t about what you know or even who you know—it’s about how you connect with others. Through stories from his own life, he demonstrates the power of generosity, emphasizing that effective networking means giving before you receive. He encourages readers to approach relationships with authenticity, generosity, and curiosity rather than opportunism, and to constantly nurture connections instead of waiting until they’re needed.

The book also provides practical strategies for expanding your network, from hosting shared meals and following up thoughtfully to leveraging digital tools to maintain relationships. Ferrazzi stresses that real networking is built on trust, shared value, and helping others succeed, not transactional exchanges. Ultimately, Never Eat Alone serves as a roadmap for creating meaningful connections that enrich both your career and your life, showing that success is best achieved through collaboration and community rather than isolation.

Keith Ferrazzi is an American author and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Ferrari Greenlight, a Los Angeles, California based research and consulting firm. His books have been on The New York Times bestselling List. He was born and grew up in Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Business School. He has written two networking books including Never Eat Alonee and Who’s Got Your Back.