Who you are vs Who you could be

You got punished for things you didn’t do. 

You didn’t get the grades you could’ve got.

You didn’t get into the schools you could’ve gotten into. 

You didn’t make the money you could’ve made. 

You wasn’t as healthy as you could’ve been. 

If I had to compile a list of my mother’s lessons..

“Be careful who you spend your time with.” 

Would rank at the top.

Who you’re around really really really matters. 

Even at the the worlds most responsible company..

Patagonia noticed a change in cohesion when they moved different departments to different floors and buildings. When the CEO sat next to the environmental team, the CEO became more environmentally educated and committed. And when the environmental team sat next to marketing, their storytelling improved. 

Everyday you get to decide, who will you sit next to?

Consider this as you do your life’s work.  

P.S. Where do all the generous people sit?