We are shaped by the people we spend time with. If we want to develop good character, we need to surround ourselves with people who are virtuous.
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Ten lessons from The Road to Character by David Brooks:
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Similar ideas to 3. Character is formed by our relationships
 If we want to develop our character, we need to give attention to each of them.
Surround yourself with people you admire.
We become like the people that we choose to expose ourselves to. So you can accelerate your personal growth in whatever direction you desire by spending time with people who already are who you want to become.
A famous playwright once said "Tell me who you spend time with and I will tell you who you are." Your life comes to resemble its environment, so choose your surroundings wisely.
Who we surround ourselves with are the people we're going to become. We make often ma...
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