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What does it mean?
Hard times reveal who truly cares about you.
In plain terms
Challenges show you who your real friends are.
What can you take from it?
Test friendships through difficulty.

Where it applies

  • crisis management
  • team building
  • personal loss

Putting it to work

  • reassess relationships
  • value loyal support

Questions to consider

  • Who stands by you now?
  • How do you show loyalty?

Another view

Some true friends may be unable to help due to their own limits.

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