Why I Choose Depth
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Ardavan Javid  •  Nov 13, 2025

Let me tell you something most people won’t admit:

I only have 5 friends.

Not because I’m antisocial.
Not because I dislike people.
Not because I’m an avoidant.

But because quality always beats quantity.

We live in a world obsessed with numbers… followers, viewers, matches, and contacts. Yet not a lot of people stop to ask who truly adds VALUE to their life.

Your energy is your greatest asset. Who you allow in, determines how much you’ll grow, and how happy you’ll end up.

Personally speaking, small talk drains me.
Forced friendships weigh me down.
Needy, negative people rob my energy.

Tony Robbins says, “Proximity is power.”
But only when you’re close to the right people.

Those who uplift you, challenge you, and match your effort. The ones who celebrate your wins, support your dreams, push you forward, and show up consistently.

Because in the end, it’s never about having more friends –
it’s about having the right friends.

Warning: true friends don’t let you pour endlessly into their cup while they watch yours run empty.

Ardavan

Relationship and Personal Growth Coach