A professional golfer once told me that the biggest reason most golfers’ scores don’t improve much is that they tend to play with other golfers whose skill levels are roughly the same as theirs. As a result, there’s no one to learn from, so there’s no growth or improvement. The same holds true for other aspects of life: people tend to surround themselves with others who are at the same level as they are. While this makes for a very comfortable situation, there’s no one to learn from, so there’s no opportunity for growth. This is not to say that you shouldn’t hang out with people you’re comfortable with but also make room in your life for people you can learn from; people who are going to challenge you and force you to expand your horizons. I came across a quote that sums this up nicely: “Successful people continue to learn and grow while others think they already know.”

One Sentence Wisdom

• “The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” — William Pollard
• “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” — Mark Caine

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