About this quote

Losing people can be the best thing that happens to your focus and results. Ask who adds pressure that pushes you to improve and who just steals your time. Cut what holds you back and lean into the few who demand your best — then act.

When to use it

• Stop keeping around people who drain your time; schedule regular time with the two or three who challenge you to be better.
• When building a team, hire fewer people who raise standards rather than many who only fit in.
• End relationships that sap your energy; choose partners who respect your goals and push you forward.
• Unfollow social accounts that waste your time and follow a small set that teaches skills or keeps you accountable.