Well-being has a lost to do with happiness and living a good life. However, the Volitality, Uncertainity, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) that goes on daily in our socitities impact our well-being of thos eof us who are in the Public Safety and Special Operations profession. We can counter this VUCA by surrounding ourselves with with positive people inside and outside of our agencies. Here are some qoutes for reflection.
1. “If we surround ourselves with people who are successful, who are forward-moving, who are positive, who are focused on producing results, who support us, it will challenge us to be more and do more and share more. If you can surround yourself with people who will never let you settle for less than you can be, you have the greatest gift that anyone can hope for.” – Tony Robbins
2. “The quality of a person’s life is most often a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group.” – Tony Robbins
3. “We all get what we tolerate, in ourselves and other people.” – Tony Robbins
4. “The only thing that changes our life long-term is when we raise our standards.” – Tony Robbins
5. “Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.” – John Wooden
6. “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
7. “Surround yourself with those who only lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
8. “It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.” – Warren Buffett
9. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn
10. “People inspire you, or they drain you – pick them wisely.” – Hans F. Hansen