Crazy Quote by Stefan Molyneux
“If you spend time with crazy and dangerous people, remember – their personalities are socially transmitted diseases; like water poured into a container, most of us eventually turn into – or remain – whoever we surround ourselves with. We can choose our tribe, but we cannot change that our tribe is our destiny.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Being Wrong by Stefan Molyneux, 2019
Surrounding yourself with negative influences can corrupt your character, as traits spread like contagion.
In simple terms: Bad company changes you.
Key Takeaway
Choose positive companions.
Themes
influence
environment
identity
choice
destiny
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- friendships
- online communities
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
social contagion
psychology
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life lifts you up?
- How can you protect yourself from toxic influence?
A Different Perspective
Positive environments also require effort to maintain.
