Create multiple squads of friends to serve different purposes

Have a squad of Day Ones
Day Ones are friends who’ve been with you for the longest time—since you were younger or before you achieved your current success. These friends act as a mirror of who you truly are and provide perspective in your life. They’ll remind you of how far you’ve come and keep you grounded even as you climb the career ladder.

Have a professional crew of friends
These are friends whom you’ve bonded with in a professional setting. You hang out with them to talk about your work and other business topics you cannot share with other friends. Thus they can provide career or business insights no other group of friends would.

Have a group of mentors
A mentor can be a college professor who became a thought leader, a former boss who liked your work, or someone you met at a conference. A mentor can help guide you in both your professional and personal life because they are invested in your success.

Have a “play” group
These are friends you party, hang out or travel with. They help you relieve stress and are part of your self-care routine. They allow you to blow off steam without judgment and keep you balanced.

Have a few True Blues
True Blues are those few friends who know all your dirty secrets and are loyal to the end. You may not have known them your whole life but, for some reason, you trust them wholeheartedly. They accept you for who you truly are. They have seen the worst of you but still stick with you.