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You become the people you surround yourself with. Ever seen what happens when one moldy lemon sits next to a fresh one? It doesn't take long. The mold spreads, and soon the good lemon is spoiled too. The fresh one didn't do anything wrong. It just stayed too close for too long. People work the same way. Spend time around negativity, excuses, and low standards, and they start to rub off on you. Your habits slip, your ambition shrinks, and you start settling for less without even noticing. But it works the other way too. Surround yourself with people who push you, hold you accountable, and want to see you win, and you rise to meet them. So take a hard look at who's in your circle. Who's lifting you up, and who's quietly draining you? Remove the moldy lemons. Protect the fresh ones, including you. Your goals deserve better company. 🍋 Follow @worldofceo.s to learn more about business and success and sharpen your mindset every day.