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How to Gain the Power of Influence
Darren Hardy September 2, 2009Jim Rohn tells us we become the combined average of the five people we hang around the most. The people we spend our time
with determine what conversations dominate our attention, and what observations, attitudes and opinions we repetitively are
introduced to.
Your associations don't shove you in a direction; they nudge you ever so slightly over time. The rest of that Jim Rohn lesson is this: You will have the combined attitude, health and income of the five people you hang around the most.
"Associations are both subtle and powerful."—Jim Rohn
Evaluate and shift your associations into 3 categories:
1. Disassociation
There are some people you might need to break away from completely. This might not be an easy step to take, but it's essential.
You have to make the hard choice not to let certain negative influences affect you anymore. Decide the quality of life you
want to have, and then surround yourself with the people who represent and support that vision.
2. Limited Associations
There are some people who you can spend three hours with, but not three days. Others you can spend three minutes with, but
not three hours. Decide how much you can "afford" to be influenced, based on how those people represent themselves.
3. Expanded Associations
Whatever area of your life you want to see improvement in, find those who represents the success you want, the parenting skills
you want, the relationship you want, the lifestyle you want, and spend more time with them. Join organizations, clubs, businesses
and health clubs where these people are and make friends.
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