Choose carefully.

And don't let the haters get you down:

http://pandawhale.com/post/21554/how-frank-ocean-warren-buffett-and-other-badasses-deal-with-haters

The longer I live, the more true this seems.

A person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

Surround yourself only with people who are going to lift you higher.

We become like those we have active conversations with.

Eric Barker's article on the science of wonderful friendships is worth reading:

http://pandawhale.com/post/33278/the-surprising-science-behind-earthshakingly-wonderful-friendships

Research shows over time, you develop the eating habits, health habits and even career aspirations of those around you. If you're in a group of people who have really high goals for themselves you'll take on that same sense of seriousness.

Read more:

http://pandawhale.com/post/43678/the-surprising-science-behind-wonderful-friendships-the-week

Life is short.

http://pandawhale.com/post/1215/life-is-short-you-should-spend-time-working-with-people-you-enjoy-ericschmidt

Prioritize. We don't find time; we make time.

http://pandawhale.com/post/43795/the-definitive-manifesto-for-handling-haters-anne-lamott-on-priorities-and-how-we-keep-ourselves-small-by-people-pleasing-brain-pickings

The Universe is sending us hints.

http://pandawhale.com/post/64378/pay-attention-to-whom-your-energy-increases-and-decreases-around-because-thats-universe-giving-you-a-hint-of-who-to-embrace-or-stray-from

The number one way to get better is to spend more time with great people.

http://pandawhale.com/post/65786/the-lazy-way-to-an-awesome-life-3-secrets-backed-by-research

People inspire you or they drain you. Pick them wisely.

http://pandawhale.com/post/9563/people-inspire-you-or-they-drain-you-pick-them-wisely-hans-f-hansen