The Importance of Circles

People are products of their environment. Who you surround yourself with will gradually shape you into who they are.
The subtle influence of your circle is more powerful than you imagine—who you walk with will shape you.

The information, culture, and perceptions you are exposed to will determine the person you become.
Information is the soil; your thoughts and choices grow from this soil.

But environment is ultimately an external factor. The true determinants of your life's direction are your inner aspirations and beliefs.
Only internal goals and faith can help you stay true to your path in a complex world and avoid being easily swept away.