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“People are great. But there's people who you get together with and you talk and you go away feeling energized, you feel inspired. And then there's people who you talk with and you go away feeling horrible, feeling drained, feeling like you're incapable of doing anything. Those people are psychic…” quote by John Zorn
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“People are great. But there's people who you get together with and you talk and you go away feeling energized, you feel inspired. And then there's people who you talk with and you go away feeling horrible, feeling drained, feeling like you're incapable of doing anything. Those people are psychic vampires and I now stay away from them.”

John Zorn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People can either uplift or drain you; those who leave you feeling exhausted are likened to psychic vampires, and avoiding them protects your energy.

In simple terms: Some people energize you, others drain you; avoid the latter.

Key Takeaway

Choose uplifting company, distance from draining individuals.

Themes

energy relationships boundaries

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • networking events
  • personal conversations
  • online forums

Key Concepts

psychic vampires emotional contagion social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your life consistently lifts you up?
  • How can you set boundaries with draining people?
A Different Perspective

Avoidance may limit networking opportunities and growth.

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