The Journal of PLoS Computational Biology finds that obesity is contagious among friends. In short, says the study, the more obese people you have contact with, the more obese you are likely to become.
Researchers admit they’re not sure why that is.
Wouldn’t it make sense that we are partly a function of our environment, and that what our friends do influences what we do?
If that is true, consider what else might be contagious:
Success. Napoleon Hill famously recommended being part of a mastermind alliance of like-minded people committed to success.
Character. As the old saw goes, when you lie down with dogs you get fleas. Maybe if you hang out with angels you’ll get a halo.
Energy. What is the energy in your workplace like? I’ve found I can catch energy from my colleagues and, when I speak, my audiences (and vice versa).
Are you contagious? What are others catching from you…and you from them?
Quote by Andy Andrews: If you run with chickens all you learn is how to peck at the ground and squabble over crumbs but if you fly with eagles you will soar to great heights. My 2 sons have this posted on their facebook pages I’ve said it so many times.
Dear Sir,
Sharing Knowledge is so contagious! Thank you for this thought-provoking post.
We may walk into our workplace with a song in our hearts, but if it is a toxic dump, some of the negativity does rub off on us.
And it does feel nice when I am told that my love for books and the reading habit is contagious.
And I am truly inspired by a few people around me who have successfully overcome all the hurdles that severe cerebral palsy has forced them to cross. Their positivity is so very contagious and an amazing force multiplier too.
Thanks and regards,
Geetha
Like my parents always said, “You are who your friends are.”
I believe, if you want to get better at the game of gold, play with someone who is better than you. You will never get better, increase your skills or talents if you never challenge yourself beyond your limits.
Raise your bar, re-evaluate who youhang around with. Do they represent who you want to become and be?