However much educated and knowledgable one may be, the state of one’s mind determines the level of achievements and accomplishments. Circumstances, relationships, and the events around us do influence our minds, and their impact could be either positive or negative depending on our perspective. What we feed our minds through the books, the news and other content we consume, and whom we engage with in relationships determines how we view them and ultimately determines the type of response. Key to greater achievements in life is to stay inspired, motivated, and encouraged from the right sources by developing a positive mindset so as to have a positive influence on others around us as well.