Mastering friendship isn't a destination—it's an ongoing practice. As you continue beyond this book:
Expect Seasons: Your social needs will change with life stages. The portfolio that works at 30 might need adjustment at 40 or 60. Stay flexible and keep auditing.
Embrace Experiments: Not every strategy will work forever. Keep trying new approaches, joining different communities, exploring various connection styles.
Share Your Learning: Become a friendship mentor. Share what works. Support others' connection journeys. Build community around intentional friendship.
Stay Systematic: When friendship feels hard again (and it will), return to your systems. Re-audit. Adjust your portfolio. Refine your maintenance. The frameworks remain reliable even as life changes.