It's no coincidence that the people that you happened to meet during the course of your life also happened to be the ones who had the strongest influence on you

It's no coincidence that the people that you happened to meet during the course of your life also happened to be the ones who had the strongest influence on you. The specific set of people you encounter may be largely a function of chance, but having the right mindset and drive to make the most of those relationships is not something you can't intentionally build.