The author, left, pictured with her school friend, Geraldine, center, and another friend in their native England when they were in their mid-20s.Courtesy of Jane RidleyI was an average student without the ambition to go to college or pursue a high-flying career.But my friend Gerry knew exactly how much she wanted to succeed in life before she was 11.Her go-getting personality profoundly affected me and motivated me to up my game.I rarely see my four besties from middle and high school.
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