Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

How I’ve Failed at Friendship — and What I’m Learning

Four personality "quirks" that have surely caused friendship with me to be challenging. Here's what I'm doing to help improve.

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Colby Martin
Aug 05, 2025
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With Friends in the Swiss Alps

As mentioned yesterday, I don’t think I’ve always been that great at friendship.

My propensity to be selfish,

my focus on achieving and being the best,

my fear of being vul…

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