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What are the qualities that make a good friend...as an adult?
What makes a bad friend? And more importantly, what kind of friend are you?
As an adult, it can be hard to make friends—but worry not! Sometimes it's not about how many friends you have, but the quality of friendships. The better the friend you are, the better quality of friends you'll attract. Sounds simple, right? You can be a good friend by being a "sheriff of good times." You likely know at least one person who is this type of friend. Want to know more tips?
In this video, I invited friendship expert Adam Smiley @adamsmileyposwolsky today. He's the author of the book, "Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist's Guide to Connection." If you're truly looking for deep connection in this modern age, I highly recommend reading the deep insights in this golden book!
Visit Adam's website: https://smileyposwolsky.com/ and check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Age-Loneliness-Optimists-Connection/dp/0762472278
In this video: 0:00 Intro/Sneak Preview 0:50 About Adam Smiley 3:37 What is Loneliness? 4:50 How to Fix the Friendship Gap 5:40 Why is it Easier to Make Friends as a Kid? 6:50 What is a friendship map? 10:16 What is a Sheriff of Good Times? 12:37 Three Qualities of a Good Friendship 14:48 Friendship Super Tip #1 16:21 Friendship Super Tip #2 17:30 20 Questions More Interesting Than "What Do You Do?" 20:47 Conclusion
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