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"as the scale increases, the acts of friendship go from simply talking to doing and sacrificing"

good things take time—frictionless experiences—product × strat × ops

I don't agree with that at all, people have to be free to decide what they want even if that doesn't unleash their full potential. In my opinion, perhaps a friend could/should present points of view, pros and cons, but never force or convince.

most people don't realize what they can do and achieve until they are made aware of that; someone who can lend that voice and with whom you can discuss at length with a free mind is rare to find

yes, i agree, that is only a part of it, not everything — you just know they are there for you no matter what

Agree, but not everything is "unlock potential" or "growth". Not every human being is looking for the same. That is why I am not with the "A friend will not allow you to live below your potential", in my opinion "A true friend will support you no matter what your position is."
...If I think its not correct I'll make my points for sure, but at the end of the day I would respect their decision.