If you don’t want your life to be “messed up,” don’t fool around with those who have messed up theirs.
There is a subtle but powerful truth about human relationships: sustained negativity is far more contagious than sustained positivity. One person with a positive outlook can rarely uplift an entire group of chronic complainers, but a group of negative thinkers can quickly erode the optimism of even the most determined individual. To preserve a constructive, forward-moving mindset, you must be intentional about the company you keep.
People who habitually blame others for their circumstances seldom contribute to progress—yours or their own. Instead of dwelling on grievances about your job, your organization, or other people, align yourself with individuals who have goals, plans, and a hopeful vision for the future. When you surround yourself with purpose-driven, optimistic people, their energy strengthens your resolve, sharpens your focus, and quietly pulls you upward.
“One comes, finally, to the conclusion that one’s life becomes a sort of clearing house for other people’s ideas.”
— Napoleon Hill
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