3 Traits Of Lifelong Friends
Summary
- I always check if someone is a true friend by asking myself three questions.
- First, can I call this person when things go wrong, and will they sincerely help me out without being secretly happy about my problems?
- Second, can I call this person when I have good news, and will they genuinely celebrate with me without feeling secretly jealous?
- Lastly, do they do both of these things without immediately making the conversation about themselves?
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a strategy to identify true friends, as this can massively impact personal growth and business success. Start by evaluating your current relationships with three simple questions.
First, ask if you can count on someone during tough times. Think about calling this person when things go wrong. Would they help you sincerely, without secretly being glad about your struggles? Having dependable friends who want the best for you, even when things aren't great, is essential.
Second, consider how they react to your successes. When you have good news to share, are they genuinely excited for you, or do they feel jealous and wish otherwise? It's crucial to surround yourself with people who celebrate your wins wholeheartedly.
Lastly, notice if they keep the focus on you in these discussions. Do they show support both in tough times and during achievements without flipping the conversation to themselves? True friends listen and help without making everything about them.
A good way of doing this is to reflect on past interactions with friends and see who consistently shows these traits. Not only will this reveal who your genuine friends are, but it also allows you to strengthen those beneficial connections. Building a solid support network is a low-cost action that will boost your personal and professional life.
Full Transcript
three questions that make a lifelong friend number one can I call this person when things go wrong and when they pick up are they actually there to help me out or are they secretly happy second can't call this person when I have good news and they're not secretly jealous of me and wishing that I failed and then finally is there somebody that I can call who does number one and number two without immediately flipping it and making it about themselves
