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Three Kinds of People You Need In Your Life

Three Kinds of People You Need In Your Life

How certain kinds of friends add value and help shape your decisions

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Daniel Darling
May 07, 2024
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Proverbs 11:14 tells us that, “Without guidance, a people will fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.” Humans were not made to live in isolation but in community. To flourish, we need the wisdom and companionship of good people.

Over the years I’ve come to appreciate the value of having good, close friends at various stages of life. But I think there are three types of people essential for success. These are the folks whom you call when are faced with a major life decision.

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