“What many of my fellow students lacked, I discovered, were the skills and strategies that are associated with fostering and building relationships.”

Ferrazzi uses the first-person singular to describe his experiences at Harvard Business School. This is one example of Ferrazzi using his point of view to direct the narrative using personal stories, demonstrating the thematic qualities of vulnerability and candor.

“Everyone has the capacity to be a connector.”

The principles of Never Eat Alone are meant to be accessible to everyone. This democratic tone ensures that the audience feels empowered and capable of putting the authors’ recommendations into action.

“I’ll sum up the key to success in one word: generosity.”

One of the keywords in the theme of GVAC, generosity, plays a huge role in being a connector. By giving to and helping others, one can achieve greater success and establish meaningful relationships.