In the book, "The Traveler's Gift" by Andy Andrews, the second decision for success is, I will seek wisdom. Wisdom is a gift for the diligent. I can't be bought! The past can't be changed, but we DO have the ability to change our actions, which will change our future.
The people we choose to "hang out" with have an impact on our lives. My mom said more than once, "if you lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas". If you surround yourself with positive, content people it's easier to be positive and content. Likewise, surrounding yourself with negative, unhappy people will guarantee your own unhappiness. If you think about it, many of our heartaches can be traced to relationships with the wrong people.
I've made some horrible mistakes in my life, but, I HAVE learned from them, and won't make them again. (I'll make new mistakes) I'm sure that is why wisdom is associated with age, because as you live life you learn. If I live to be 100, maybe I will have finally learned my lesson!
Those we associate with have a big impact on who we are or will become. Think about the people you have relationships with. Are you building them up? Are they building you up? Choose your friends wisely.
