Chasing Excellence
Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Adult Friendships Require Third-Grade Courage

Daily Chase #186

Jan 19, 2026
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row of four men sitting on mountain trail
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Ben gave himself an A-minus this year on deepening his friendships. One of the highlights he shared: “I made a new friend.”

It sounds so third-grade. So elementary school. But as an adult - especially as an adult male - making a new friend takes real courage and real intentionality.

Friendship doesn’t just happen the wa…

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