Who you spend time with can determine how you manage your life. Do you believe it?

Have you heard the old saying, "Lay down with dogs, get up with fleas"?

"An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?" (Michel de Saint-Pierre).

Choosing your friends and colleagues is an essential element of accomplishment. Choose people who tell you "It can't be done!" and you will soon believe them. Choose people who tell you "Why bother? It will just be a waste of time" and you won't bother.

Surround yourself with people who speak words with positive impact. Listen to their cheers. Keep their words from emails or cards near you to re-read when you need a kick of encouragement.

The words of good friends are like a balm to your heart. The presence of cheerleaders in your life will keep you heading towards your goals. Make this choice for yourself. Choose to spend time with those who encourage you onward.

And keep your flame burning by not allowing anyone to blow out your candle.

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