Friends and Colleagues,

June brings something I always appreciate - extra daylight and (sometimes) quiet summer evenings that seem to stretch on. Sitting outside on our deck under the warm glow of softly lit string lights, listening to the crickets and watching the lightning bugs, has a way of slowing things down just enough to reflect. It is often in those moments that I find myself taking a step back and thinking more intentionally - not just about what I am doing, but who and what is influencing the direction I am going.
That idea is captured well in a simple quote by Jim Rohn:
 
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
 
At one of our Humboldt Veterinary Clinic team-building events a few years ago, we were introduced to the idea of having a personal “Board of Directors.” It is a small group of individuals whose perspectives you trust, who challenge you to grow, and who help guide your decisions. These are the people you turn to for honest feedback, thoughtful insight, and steady support. And like any effective board, who you choose matters.
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