First, recognize that the majority of people you meet will not become true friends. The odds are simply against it. The older we get, the more importance we place on our values and convictions. The odds of strangers’ values and convictions dovetailing with our own are small, and grow slimmer as we age. Second, with the above in mind, be willing to abandon new relationships that seem to blossom but hold little long-term potential. You’ll find that this circumstance prevails among the majority of the people you encounter. Third, always remain approachable. Even though most new relationships
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