A sure way to feel small or envious is to be in the presence of someone who thinks bigger than you. “Look at her, who does she think she is?”

You don’t have to feel that way. You can choose between being angry with the person, finding her presumptuous, looking for something in her to criticize — or realize that you are in the presence of someone who has something good to share, who has qualities worth modeling yourself after, and learn from her. Who knows? – your own vision and thoughts might get bigger.

Have you noticed how you behave in the presence of someone like that?

Consider the alternative:Stay in the company of people with a vision and thoughts that are smaller or equal to yours. In other words, no incentive to improve.