Friendship

Here are two of my very best friends. You will think they are uncles, and in a sense they will be. They are good as blood to me. They aren't alone however.

Outside of family there is nothing more than that will shape you as a person as much as your friends will. I have been lucky enough to be blessed with a group of friends that has backed me through everything from an insecure high schooler, to a an over secured college grad, to a new family man.

Friends are family with a screening process. When you find real friends, good friends, lifelong friends you will find that there is nothing as unique or valuable other than family. If you play your cards right you will find yourself at home everywhere you go.

Whether it's the high school friends you love to catch up with, the college buddies that you wish you could spend more time with, or the business partners that you grow your business with you will find that sense of belonging that comes with having people that know your faults and love you despite them. No matter where you find them, or how many experiences you have you will find that they are the people you turn to no matter how long it's been.

So take the time, keep in touch, and put forth the effort. You never know when you will need a laugh, a referral, or support. Good friends are easy to find, as long as you are a good friend first.