If you’re like most people, you can count the number of such friends on one hand. That’s good news since your time is limited. The problem is, unless you’ve taken the time to identify them, you may not know who they are. Here’s how to fix that problem. First, write down all of the characteristics you value. Don’t be timid. Pretend as if you’re creating the ultimate friend. Second, review your abridged list of friends from above. This is your top 100 list sans the relationships you consider to be expendable. Third, appraise each person on the list. Consider how many of your favored
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