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Keep Honest Company
Though we want friends who will listen to us without judging or criticizing, we also want them to be honest—and call us on our own bull when we need it. These are the friends who are comfort able enough to set us straight when we need it, but who also give us room to make our own choices and mistakes.
Assignment
Tell a friend this week that you appreciate his honesty, and value his willingness to set you straight when you need it.
This is the kind of company you want to keep. As you strive to improve how you interact with people, your honest friends will make the best sounding boards. They are the ones who will keep you from letting rationalization persuade you that a bad action is a good one. And they will tell you ...