At some point, you realize that your life is shaped by the people around you. When you’re 20, anyone will do. You don’t think much about whether they add or take away from your life, they’re just there. But over time, you start to see the real impact they have on you.

By 50, it’s no longer about being surrounded by people but about choosing wisely. It’s not about quantity, but quality. You learn that the people you keep close affect how you feel, how you live, and what you achieve. And at that point, letting go of what doesn’t serve you isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity.