202 - Five Guys

<p>There is an old adage: "Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future." &nbsp;It’s widely accepted that we are influenced by the company we keep, but the extent to which that is true, and the effect it has on us, might not be clear. &nbsp;Philosophers and scientists alike have sought to explain the relationship between our friends and our behaviors, beliefs, and outcomes. &nbsp;Is there science to back up these folk knowledge truisms? &nbsp;How much can we change our lives by being deliberate about choosing who to spend time with? &nbsp;Just how many people are influencing us on a daily basis? &nbsp;In today’s episode, Mellisa and Pete traverse the centuries to find anecdotes about the effects our compadres have on our behavior, our morals, our health, and even our happiness!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit our linktree to follow us on social media and find us on your preferred podcast delivery platform: <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/thinksigpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/thinksigpod</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinksigpod/message