Buffett: "You will move in the direction of the people that you associate with. So it's important to associate with people that are better than yourself."
As the famous saying goes, we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Make sure to associate with those further along the path who can potentially help you learn new things, grow, and advance your career.
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