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What does it mean?
The vitality of people around you matters more than their number.
In plain terms
Focus on how your friends live.
What can you take from it?
Choose vibrant company.

Where it applies

  • friendship
  • social circles

Putting it to work

  • evaluate friends
  • live fully

Questions to consider

  • How vibrant are your friends?
  • What matters in people?

Another view

It overlooks companionship.

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