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What does it mean?
Regularly assess the people you interact with to understand their influence.
In plain terms
Evaluate everyone you come into contact with.
What can you take from it?
Audit your social circle regularly.

Where it applies

  • building a team
  • managing stress
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • limit toxic relationships
  • cultivate positive influences
  • monitor social health

Questions to consider

  • Who influences you most daily?
  • Are your contacts helping or hindering you?

Another view

Taking inventory may lead to excessive judgment of others.

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