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Influence: 'As you grow older you will realize something very important. And that is, you have more influence on people's lives than you may first imagine. People feed off of their friends and associates for guidance and support. So what I am getting to here is that before you deem a person as 'bad' be sure that your sphere of influence or rejection does not help tip them over the edge of becoming your perception.'

Bryant McGill#33

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About this quote

What does it mean?
As you age, you realize your influence impacts others more than you thought; avoid judging people too quickly if your influence might harm them.
In plain terms
You have more influence than you think; don't reject someone too quickly as it might push them bad.
What can you take from it?
Accept your influence and avoid rejecting people too quickly.

Where it applies

  • mentoring
  • conflict resolution
  • social judgment

Putting it to work

  • offer support before judgment
  • reflect on influence
  • guide positively

Questions to consider

  • How does your influence change people?
  • What if rejection hurt them?

Another view

You cannot fully control how your influence affects another person.

More from Bryant McGill

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  2. Action: 'Do not let your ambitions become a sanctuary for your failures.'

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  3. Influence: 'Never doubt the power of suggestion. Never doubt the powerful influence you can have on someone weaker than yourself. If you have moral courage and…

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