We Can Do Hard Things Reese Witherspoon on Friendship: What, Like It’s Hard? (Best Of)
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Jan 19, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Reese Witherspoon, an award-winning actress and founder of Hello Sunshine, shares key insights on building meaningful friendships. She discusses how to make the first move in friendships and the importance of navigating their complexities, especially in the entertainment industry. Reese reflects on the advice she gives her children about the types of people they will meet and humorously recounts her memorable experience on jury duty as Elle Woods. She also touches on the solidarity she found during the Time’s Up movement, emphasizing the power of female connection and storytelling.
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Friendship Deposits and Withdrawals
- Friendship requires both deposits and withdrawals.
- Evaluate the balance and ensure you're not constantly withdrawing without giving back.
Three Kinds of People
- Identify and surround yourself with people who uplift and support you.
- Avoid those who bring you down, consciously or unconsciously.
Making the First Move
- Reese Witherspoon overcame her fear of making new friends by taking a leap of faith.
- She befriended her now-lifelong best friend after her mother encouraged her to reach out to a neighbor.
