Michelle Obama says friendships are ‘as important as the degree that you got in college,’ your job title, and your salary

The friends you make early in your career can propel you to new heights of success—but only if they’re chosen wisely. Iconic companions like Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have long credited each other as instrumental to their achievements, confiding in one another across five decades of job and life experience. Former First Lady Michelle Obama is also adamant about the power of relationships—and believes the people you hold dearest even outrank a dream job.

“The thing that I want the listeners to know...