Becoming friends with really good players can help you in the grand scheme of things. They're more likely to play you and help you if they like hanging out with you. Food for thought.
This is one of the things that’s helped me improve so fast in such a short amount of time. Not only to do I get to make an amazing friend, which is what’s most important, but I might learn some new tricks along the way. I’m so blessed to know so many skilled people. 
