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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman | Simon Sinek

46K views · Nov 18, 2025 · People & Blogs

Comments · 62

  • @angeandwords · 9 months ago

    The best quality of Fredrik and his books and this episode is that they are so deeply human. It's like when we forget what life is actually about , Fredrik says or writes simple truths that a lot of us forget, especially in the modern world.

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  • @tierrayraices20 · 7 months ago (edited)

    Frederik &nbsp;Backman, you re the best story teller in the whole wide<br> world! Thank you for &quot;My Friends&quot;. Although all of your stories are exceptional, &quot;My friends&quot; is something else.

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  • @laurabesley7095 · 8 months ago

    There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed this conversation between the two of you - thank you so much for your openness, honestly and insights.

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  • @aryadaire3383 · 2 months ago

    I&apos;ve read every one of his books and look forward to what he shares in the future.

  • @samarindt · 10 months ago (edited)

    These two might not be the smartest people, but they are some of the best. Thank you for sharing. <br><br>In the Swedish military they often say: it&apos;s better to ask and be stupid for 2 seconds than be quiet and be stupid for eternity.

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  • @MaudMargretheRex · 7 months ago

    Such a present, authentic conversation. <br>A meeting out of the normal. Just a presence <br>Thanks 🎉❤🎉

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  • @maxinemuir470 · 10 months ago

    I loved this, it prompted me to write a letter to my best friend to tell her how much she means to me - thank you.

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  • @BusinessBankingAndBeyond · 10 months ago

    The company you keep can greatly influence your journey, so cherish those who bring out the best in you and help you become the person you aspire to be.

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  • @marshamarkle7765 · 10 months ago

    I’m reading my fourth book by this author. His books make me laugh, cry and think! &nbsp;Thanks for sharing insights with him.

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  • @nicolegalen · 9 months ago

    Highlight: &nbsp;Find what you have in common with the bully or the person you have a conflict with (instead of the common idea of looking for the good in the other person). &nbsp;Brilliant! &nbsp; This is where we can then find connection, our own personal growth, our ability to truly see and &nbsp;acknowledge the other person, to meet each other where we are at.

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  • @Steve-uf5yf · 10 months ago

    This podcast was fantastic, it revealed so many layers of friendship and marriage relationships also great for the parenting. Two great minds can really bring out the value, Thanks🎉

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  • @Nighthawkinlight · 10 months ago

    Someone once observed that the automobile instigated the most significant change ever to happen in human relationships. No longer are we forced to have regular interactions with the people in our own communities. The sort of quality time that is necessary for deep friendships only occurs when the prerequisite of quantity time has been met, and after the automobile, that prerequisite is no longer an obligatory part of life. At present, we don&apos;t simply need to learn how to make friends, we need to learn how to create a lifestyle where friendships are even possible.

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