About this quote

Human interaction often produces measurable shifts in behavior and thinking. Some people nudge your habits a little, while others change the way you make decisions. Notice which conversations leave you clearer and which leave you worn down. Ask yourself who consistently alters you for the better, and adjust how much time you give those people.

When to use it

• After the product-launch debrief at work: I realized my new manager had reshaped how I set priorities and handle deadlines.
• During my PhD advisor's critique: I left the room swapping out old assumptions because the way she questioned me changed my focus.
• When my father moved in for a month: his calm morning routine rubbed off on me and I found myself slowing down without meaning to.
• After a few sparring sessions at the boxing gym: training with a faster partner forced me to change my stance and timing.