About this quote

Look squarely at who feeds your growth and who saps your energy, then make clear, practical choices about where to spend your time. Accountability starts by naming the influences around you and taking action—limit the drains and double down on the people who push you forward. Make this a regular habit so your relationships work for your goals, not against them.

When to use it

• Before committing to a new project, list who will be involved and drop or limit people who create delays or excuses.
• Once a quarter, review your close circle: keep the people who push you to improve and politely distance from those who consistently drain your time.
• If you're stuck in bad habits, audit your contacts and replace enabling friends with people who model discipline and action.
• When building a team, choose members who add competence and accountability rather than comfort and complacency.