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Symbol of Friendship

Friendship is a wonderful thing to have no matter how old you are. However， it is important for teens and young adults to provide conversation， support and so much more as friends.? Actually， there are a few things that symbolize a friendly relationship.

One of the symbols of a wonderful relationship between friends is easy conversation. When you can talk about almost anything， you are sure to be true friends. When the conversation flows easily from one topic to another， this can be a symbol of friendship as well.

Able to have fun.

No matter what you are doing， you can have a fun experience so long as you are with your friend. This is one of the best parts of friendship.

Support all the time.

If your friends know they can call you anytime and you will be there for them， then this symbolizes friendship.

Attentive listening by both individuals.

If you find that you listen closely to what your friends say and they do the same for you， this is another symbol of friendship.

Share laughter and tears.

Another symbol of friendship is the ability to share both laughter and tears. A friend is someone with whom you can laugh and cry over anything.

A. Get together.

B. Easy conversation.

C. Teenagers sometimes have difficulty in making friends.

D. A true friend is someone you can have a great time with.

E. You feel comfortable with this person to share your special feelings.

F. If you are trying to make friends， you may be wondering what symbolizes friendship.

G. True friends listen closely to each other and understand what the other person is saying.

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What makes people successful？ Successful people have adopted certain values which have proved important for their success.

It is evident that successful people take initiative （主動性）. When they find something needs to be done， they never hesitate to do it.? They weigh immediately what has to be done and then do it with pleasure， thus strengthening their reputation.

Successful people do things with great enthusiasm， especially when they believe in what they are doing. They are motivated by their own satisfaction and the joy they get from doing their work.

They do not fear failure. Failures and disappointments in life are unavoidable.? Successful people pick themselves up after a fall， try again with more determination and commitment and learn from each failure. They associate with those they can learn from and enjoy the company of those appreciating their achievement.

Having a good IQ often gets a person what he wants but its really the EQ that keeps him there and helps him enjoy a high reputation.? By giving respect to others， they command respect for themselves.

Its better to praise others and win favor with them. So instead of complaining about a situation， successful people always try to solve it.

A. Successful people never complain.

B. Successful persons seldom make excuses.

C. They work hard even when no one is watching.

D. They believe that responsibility is taken， not given.

E. Its failure that teaches us much more than success.

F. Its hard to be successful if you dont trust the people around you.

G. Successful people are polite to everyone and treat others with respect.

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The Benefits of Keeping a Journal

If you want to grow， one important thing you should do is to keep a journal. It may seem simple， but it can make a big difference in your life. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me.? Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.

◆ It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didnt write it down？? But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible.

◆ It helps you review all the lessons youve learned. By reviewing your journal， you can quickly see the lessons youve learned and the ideas youve gotten.? You can use the ideas to propel （鞭策） yourself forward.