Part 8/14:
Your environment profoundly influences your trajectory. The Stoics knew that who you spend time with can either elevate you or drag you down. Marcus Aurelius, even amidst power and pleasure, advised himself to live “as on a mountain”—detached from external noise and superficial influences.
Choose people who:
Take consistent action toward growth.
Embody discipline and purpose.
Push you to elevate your standards.
Challenge you to become better every day.
Gradually distancing from mediocrity and negativity, and gravitating toward communities of achievers, fosters builds of resilience and excellence. Solitude, too, is a valuable tool—an opportunity to reflect and forge inner strength.
Practical Advice:
- Audit your social circle.