About this quote

Even if you cannot change everyone around you, you can change who you choose to be around. Change the people you spend time with when the ones around you stall your goals or drag your mood down. That requires owning your part in where you are, cutting ties that enable excuses, and actively seeking people who push you forward. Ask yourself who lifts you, who drains you, and who makes you better — then act.

When to use it

• Stop spending daily time with colleagues who only complain; find one mentor who gives direct feedback and meet them regularly.
• If your friends pressure you to skip healthy habits, join a fitness group that holds you accountable and spend more time there.
• Limit contact with people who constantly doubt your goals and instead invest time with peers who are doing the work.
• When family dynamics keep you stuck, set clear boundaries and build a circle outside the family that supports your growth.