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Mini Blog Post 25: Friendships should feel like playing on the same team — Neel Nanda

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Friendships are a really important part of my life, and I think a standard approach to friendship is nowhere near as good as it could be. I outline the basic principles of how I think about friendships, and how I try to put them into practice

Mini Blog Post 25: Friendships should feel like playing on the same team Jul 4 Written By Neel Nanda Introduction Friendships are an incredibly valuable part of my life and my happiness. A few of the most salient things they bring me: Comfort & emotional support Knowledge and insights Advice, and seeing my blind spots Other people’s skills Happiness People to collaborate with Accordingly, creating and nurturing friendships is a big priority for me, and something I put a lot of thoughts into. Friendships are a major mutually beneficial trade, and a general rule I live by is to find all the posi

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