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When to Let People Go

Last year my daughter left a small private school to enter a very large public high school. She arrived knowing a handful of people, none of which were in her classes. She gravitated toward a group of kids that were nice, but didn’t share her values. They had questionable judgment around sex and alcohol, grades were not a priority, and there was constant drama. As a sophomore she fell into a completely different group of friends. This group is motivated, intelligent, athletic, and seem to keep themselves out of harm’s way. They are all secure in who they are so there’s no drama.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in relationships.

#799 Surround Yourself With Love

As I spend this week reflecting on the life of my father, one thing I’ve learned is just how important it is to surround yourself with love. Nothing is more important than relationships, especially those with family.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Podcasts, relationships.

#704 You Don’t Always Have to Be Right

Think about all of the arguments you’ve had with people. What if you simply accepted the fact that you don’t always have to be right? If you let others be right they will like you better and you will reduce conflict in your life.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Conflict resolution, Ego and Success, Make people like you, Podcasts, relationships, win people over.

#692 Social Media Is Not a Replacement for Human Contact

Social media is a wonderful tool for keeping up with the lives of friends and family but social media is not a replacement for human contact.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Gratitude, happiness, Podcasts, relationships.

#691 Get Together with Old Friends

Social media, email, and phone calls are nice, but there’s no substitute for the opportunity to get together with old friends.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in happiness, Podcasts, relationships.

#690 Maintaining Long-Term Friendships

Maintaining long-term friendships requires effort from both parties. See yourself as the catalyst in the process.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in happiness, Podcasts, relationships.

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