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Episode 2690:

Greg Audino highlights how cultivating a large, diverse network of friends can fast-track emotional growth, build resilience, and deepen your self-awareness. By engaging with a wide variety of personalities and life stories, you naturally strengthen your empathy, confidence, and ability to navigate life’s challenges with perspective.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/4-reasons-to-make-yourself-a-ton-of-friends-ce740e9ca61d

Quotes to ponder:

"The more people you expose yourself to, the more you’re going to learn about people and therefore yourself."

"Each friend you make is another opportunity to see life from a different point of view, and your own will constantly expand."

"Having a ton of friends is not about being popular, it’s about being well-rounded."

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