“The influence of those around us is so powerful, so subtle, so gradual that often we don’t even realize how it can affect us. Ask yourself this one final question: ‘Are my present associations helping me grow in the direction I have chosen through goal-setting?’ It’s easy to remain mediocre. All you need to do is spend major time on minor things with minor people.”

- From 7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness by Jim Rohn