This is an audio version of my essay "Surround Yourself With Those Who Are Admirable, and Distance Yourself From Those Who Aren’t.," originally published on my website on July 20, 2023. The essay discusses the place of admirable friendship in an ethical life.
Original link: https://www.aaronrosspowell.com/p/surround-yourself-with-those-who
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