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May 2017
19m 46s

TAP 220 - How To Choose Great Friends

Tim JP Collins
About this episode

Summary:

In this episode, I talk about how you can choose amazing friends. Instead of having friends by circumstance or location, actually picking them out.  To be inspired and stretched and held accountable.  To be lifted up and supported and loved.

In this episode you will learn:

  • You are the 5 people you spend the most time with (2:00)
  • Choosing your friends are so important (3:12)
  • Choose your friends based on who you want to be (4:51)
  • Sports are a great way to meet people (7:40)
  • You can find friends based on physical location (9:00)
  • Find friends who are there for you in a compassionate way (10:21)
  • Do your friends inspire you? (11:10)
  • Embracing boredom (13:18)
  • Find friends who will respectfully hold you accountable (14:22)
  • Connect with your online friends (16:00)
  • Prioritize getting good friends (17:13)

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