From the course: Unlocking Your Potential
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Surround yourself with positive energy
From the course: Unlocking Your Potential
Surround yourself with positive energy
- Jim Rohn famous for a lot of things, but one of my favorite Jim Rohn quotes is, "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Assuming that's true, you probably don't want Debbie Downer, negative Nancy, Solon Steve, and Pouty Peter in your circle. So what does this saying really mean? Are we melding into the people we spend the most time with? Well, the answer is yes and no. You're an individual and you bring your individual talents, energy, attitude, and intelligence to every situation. However, as a human, you are a social creature. You are also influenced by the people you spend the most time with, we all are. So if you're looking to live a positive lifestyle and really achieve great success professionally and personally, you better make sure you have the right people in your circle. Some of this may be out of your control, but a majority of the people you spend time with are people you choose…
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