Good people make for good business

Yesterday, we demonstrated the foolishness of thinking you can make a good deal with a bad person.
 
How did that bad person get into your circle of influence in the first place?
 
Jim Rohn often reminded his audiences that “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
 
As a leader, surrounding yourself with the kind of people who are ethical, moral, and full of integrity reduces the chances of someone driven to make a deal good for them and bad for you from being introduced to you in the first place.
 
Unless…
 
Unless that bad person who was focused on a one-way deal was introduced to you by someone in your circle of five, indicating that someone in your inner group is not as reputable as you thought, indicating you have some weeding to do.
 
Sol says… “Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company.“ ~ Proverbs 24:1
 
Remembering what your momma told you about a bad piece of fruit destroying the whole basket, focus on surrounding yourself with people who meet the criteria for a good partner, business or personal, that bring you trust and peace.
 
When you do, you will make it a great day and keep being awesome.