While it's easy to spot the toxic people you should immediately banish from your life, it can be sometimes more difficult to decide who the people are you should invite into your life and keep close.
Who are the people you absolutely need to keep in your life?
These are the five kinds of people I always keep in my life.
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1. The leader
This is the person that always takes you to the edge of where you feel comfortable.They bring you to the brink of what you think you're capable of by simply pushing you to do more. They are unafraid to take charge, grab you by the hand, and go. You never feel less than perfectly capable.
2. The storyteller
This is the friend who colors your day with experiences from his or life. They inspire you to continue moving and trying for more adventure yourself. Although we all know that complacency is the way to boredom, the storyteller reminds of how much more there can always be.
3. The listener
A person who stays with you to hear you out when you need a sounding board for your emotions is incredibly important. This is the friend that makes us feel valued even when we are unsure whether or not our words matter. This isn't the person who will talk over you or just nod and text your through your conversation. It's the person who really hears you, not just the person who listens.
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