Confucius on Choosing Friends

Welcome to Make Daily! This episode contains an idea, reflection, and a simple action you can take on your creative project today.

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Idea 💡

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself. — Confucius

Reflection 🤔

You will end up like those you spend time with.

Achieving a big goal is already hard to do. Achieving it around peers who’s lives, actions, or words don’t support that goal make it nearly impossible.

Do you want to be healthy? find friends who prioritize their health.

Do you want to Grow? Find friends who are growth-minded.

Do you want to be happy? find friends who are happy.

Action ✅

Are your friendships helping or hurting you become who you want to be?

If no, take a step to find community who will.

If yes, appreciate it and let them know you’re grateful.

About The Creator

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy underpin East Asian culture and society, remaining influential across China and East Asia to this day. (Via Wikipedia)

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Alex