“A strong foe is better than a weak friend.”
—Edward Dahlberg, 20th Century American Novelist
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Most of us have heard the idea that we are a product of the five people with which we associate the most.
If these individuals happen to be weak friends, we may wish to make a few adjustments.
Unfortunately, weakness in those around us often causes us to become complacent and even a bit lazy, given that the bar of success is relatively low.
Strong foes and even adversaries challenge us to rise to compete with ourselves, if not them, to become a far better version of ourselves.
EXERCISE:
How can you use the example of your most challenging foe to thrive and grow, professionally and personally? How can and will you surround yourself with a much stronger set of friends to support your efforts?