Law of Averages

‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.’ Jim Rohn

I do agree on this to some extent but this is not about being surrounded by the smartest/most successful. It does help you to be more in touch with folks who have been there, done that, spiritually better, nicer, good at heart etc. If you like to do few things and wish to do certain things, hanging out with people who think similar gets you where you want sooner and easily. It is more of having enough role models around you to learn from.

http://lifehacker.com/5926309/how-the-people-around-you-affect-personal-success

It is not about getting away from your family or loved ones. It is about getting the exposure or get your loved ones exposed to a better way of life.