Out of hundreds of friends, associates and contacts, I only have six really close friends.
There used to be a lot more.
I had about nine best friends in high school and a lot more people I was close with, but I let a lot of those friendships go when I realized some of these people did not have my best interests at heart.
It was hard to let go of friendships you’ve had for years, some my whole life, but it’s worth it when I see them now. They live with their parents, work part-time and get drunk every weekend.
There’s a chance I could have been right there with them.
My aunt once told me, “Never hang out with anyone dumber than you.”
While I don’t agree with that completely, I took something from that message: don’t get close to people who aren’t going in the same direction as you are.
Don’t hang out with people who are content to sleep on their mother’s couch for the next ten years. Don’t become best friends with someone who has an extensive knowledge about every club within a 100 mile radius, but can’t tell you the capitol of Florida. Stay away from people who are best friends with Capt. Morgan, Jose Cuervo and Jack Daniels.
Friends are supposed to be there to help you reach your goals and make your life easier. They look out for you and you look out for them.
Looking out for one another doesn’t mean getting you liquor when you’re underage. Or paying your cover at Studio when they know you should be studying for finals.
We all have a path we’re taking. Make sure your friends are walking alongside you like the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion walked with Dorothy.
Don’t be best friends with the Flying Monkeys.
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