How to Identify Real Friends

I was asked the other day ‘why am I so motivated about business and law?’ The answer is simple, motivation helped and helps me through my lows in life, my educational degrees, etc.

So, what does this have to do with friends? Real friends will help motivate you in personal, business, etc.

When I say motivate, I’m talking about investing in your business, words of encouragements, social media shares, etc. Yes, I’m one of those guys who want to make sure that everyone in my group win! And you should be one of those people as well.

Helping others to accomplish their goals is the epitome of friendship. You can have a lot of friends who buy you drinks, take trips with, play golf with, etc. But, how many friends actually invest in your business whether it is a big commitment or buying a $20.00 t-shirt from your friend?

I know a lot of times when we think that friendship is just about having fun, but true friendship is about helping each other out during the high and low times of life.

Another aspect of real friendship is being there for people in their lows. Just because someone is going through a period of strife, does not mean you leave them. If you are having tremendous success and your friend isn’t, help them. Don’t turn your back on them!

I was running this morning with a friend. He couldn’t run as long as I could and had to stop frequently. He told me to keep going, but I told him that true friends don’t leave one another, especially if it doesn’t hurt anyone. Learn to reach back and help each other. Yes, that person may be going through something and not acting in a manner that is truly them. But, if you stick with them, loyalty and longevity in friendship is bound to follow.

Takeaways:

True friendship is about supporting each other in the highs and the lows.

~  Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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