In a friend, I expect mutual respect. I expect that they will tell me if I am doing something that they do not approve of. I expect them to support me in most endeavors, as I do with them. I make sure to tell the few friends that I do have, that I love them. Men don't tell each other that enough. I see them as brothers, and I would take care of their family just as I would my own.
In reality, a person will have many acquaintances throughout their lifetime but at the end of the day if he has only enough true friends to count on one hand he should consider himself lucky.
The term friendship is thrown around loosely because like all things, friendship exists on a spectrum. While I expect my closest friends to be "Ride or die," I don't expect that from many people I still consider friends. Friends are created through shared experiences and connection. However, a good friend should contribute positively to your life by challenging you to stay aligned with your shared values; assuming they're good. They have your best interest at heart and exemplify that they are there for you. Loyalty, trust, and respect should qualify a good friendship. If your friends can humorously make fun of your flaws and you feel loved, you have good ones.
Being a ride-or-die friend means discerning when a friend needs to be encouraged, when they just need to be listened to, when they need to be kindly redirected or pulled back to their true path and it involves knowing my friend’s true nature so I’m not imposing my own stuff onto them, but understanding their best interest and supporting their movement in that direction. But if the wound is deep enough, having the courage to stand in that pain with them so they feel less alone and the world seems a little lighter. Basically, showing up with wisdom and compassion, and looking for any opportunity to make them laugh.
I have many acquaintances….many call me their friend but internally, that is on an honor given to someone I have been through fire with 5 friends in my life 3 “best friends” I dont use the language out loud to many because people get butt hurt or offended…..this is balance for me
I never asked my daughter what she wanted to be, I always asked what what does she enjoy, what is she good at, what she would like to try. As she got older I started with what do you think you can make a living at, what can you do every day , where would like to be 5 years, 10 years etc down the road. She is doing pretty well for herself, she seems to have outpaced(?) her contemporaries. Hopefully she continues in a positive way.
Great question Andy. I choose not to have expectations of friends if at all possible. That way 1) I'm not easily disappointed and 2) I'm not holding someone to "my" standard, I'm holding them to "their" standard and if they do not or cannot hold to "their" standard I have to decipher if that is the exception or the rule, and that answer generally confirms whether this person is actually a friend or acquaintance.
For me a friend is someone I can count on and respect. Even if we lose touch due to circumstances we still find a way to reach out to each other. My true friends are honest with me even if it hurts. but they also encourage me and bring the best out of me and vise versa. We’re not perfect so disagreements happen. With a true friend I can have those moments and forgive one another. There is so much I can say but honesty, compassion and forgiveness helps maintaining a good friendship 🥰
A friend to me is a acquaintance that we have shared experience with each other, connection/understanding beyond words is created.. commitments of effort I rarely hold people too unless we have agreed to it. Expectations can lead to a lot a heart ache that could be solved/ended with a sentence. =)
DJ Shipley referenced an op where they did water insertion and xfill when Devgru went after the Kenyan mall attack leader while on the Shawn Ryan Show a while back if anyone is interested in hearing about his experience.
@@ClearedHotPodcast I believe he referenced swimming in through a slaughter house off shoot and talks about the sharks but it’s been a hot second since I’ve heard the interview.
@@mikez5958 I actually think I remember that. If that is the case that isn't a "combat swimmer" operation, that would just be considered an over-the-beach insertion via a surface swim.
There was an SDV operation called "Cobalt Blue" that involved an SDV team inserted to plant "Cardinal devices" to gather intelligence along the Somali northern coastline. The SEALs drawn were from a SEAL team on the East Coast of the U.S but was not Development Group.
SDV-2 is in Virginia. Must have been that team. SDV-1 has historically been in Hawaii, but I have heard that they are also now in Virginia. I don’t know if the info of that move is accurate or not, but it was from a former SEAL, so maybe.
Being able to accept the person for who they are and not what they provide for the relationship.. Asking for help is one thing but noticing that it’s becoming habitual to shocking..
Dude the cover photo for this episode is intense!! and awesome! By the way do you have an email or anything like that? Where people can ask a question?? Hahaha just kidding!! It’s Friday!! I wish you and your family a great weekend!!
When my dad was still around, my mother would tell me to tell my dad the exact thing she just asked him to do or for. It was like he was never asked in the first place LOL use to make her so mad he would listen to me and not her. The tone and delivery was just different from me, she just couldn't understand that.
Awesome podcast amazing content and Sage advice from Andy. It's no wonder spend this man has been so many places, done so many things. and he definitely is going to continue going places. I'm glad to be a long for the ride full send, cleared hot LOL. Buckle up AI is coming!. Maybe😢 with thoughtful people like Andy we can have a world we want instead of living through a dystopian future portrayed in so many movies.😅 Live long Andy and may you continue to prosper🖖🏽
if someone wants to call me a friend it usually means they want me to be able to drive them places or to loan them money or help them with stuff that takes my time & money etc
Friend is a term thrown around way to flippantly these days. We’ve got a handful of real friends our lives, if they’re not down to help you hide a body…loose em!
Depends, while we all have friends, I think there are levels of friends. And the levels depend on what you’re willing to do for a friend. How far will you go to help them out if they are in need of your help?
