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7. Don't Pretend—Be Your True Self

7. Don't Pretend—Be Your True Self

Authentic friendship requires showing up as you are. The right friends will love the real you, not the curated version. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times.”

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We are social beings. Our networth is to a large extent in our network. Lead and build healthy friendships.

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