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This quote is likely from her early years as a speaker, when she was grappling with the challenges of navigating friendships while being open about her disability.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that authenticity in relationships requires embracing and honoring one's feelings, even if they are vulnerable or imperfect. Most people miss this subtlety because they often focus on external validation rather than internal emotional awareness.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals can benefit from practicing \"emotional authenticity\" by acknowledging and accepting their true emotions in the workplace, which may involve sharing personal struggles or imperfections with colleagues. By doing so, they can build deeper connections with others and foster a culture of trust and vulnerability within their teams.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":47},2895369,"Friends are people who are in your life because you feel good around them and you like them. Friends are the people you choose to be with.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nBonnie St. John, a renowned motivational speaker and Olympic skier, likely said these words at one of her public talks or writings. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Bonnie was navigating her own share of challenges - overcoming a devastating skiing accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down, only to rise above it as an accomplished athlete and inspirational speaker.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat's counter-intuitive here is that Bonnie isn't talking about friends being people who are always there for you through thick and thin. Instead, she highlights a subtle yet significant distinction: friends are those we deliberately choose to surround ourselves with, not just those who happen to be in our lives due to circumstance or obligation.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn applying this mindset today, consider the power of intentional friendship-building. Rather than waiting for others to come into your life, think about who you want by your side and take deliberate steps to nurture those relationships - schedule regular check-ins, plan activities that bring you joy together, and create opportunities for meaningful connection. By doing so, you'll be more likely to cultivate friendships that are truly enriching and supportive.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},2895361,"God has joy for you right now.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},2895346,"When I am around someone who is a joy stealer, I say to myself, I only have to deal with you for an hour. 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