Episode 053: Time and People – Ambient Influence & Deliberate Impact

The Insight You Didn’t Know You Needed:

There’s a massive difference between the people you spend time with and the time you spend with people.

One shapes who you’re becoming.

The other shapes how others become after encountering you.

In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori breaks down two deceptively similar phrases that hold the keys to your influence, your relationships, and your legacy. You’ll learn why being intentional about your proximity—and your presence—is one of the most powerful things you can do.

In This Episode:

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  Why “ambient influence” is silently shaping you every day

  
  


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  The Jim Rohn quote you’ve heard—but redefined

  
  


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  How to stop being the echo of your environment and start becoming the architect of your impact

  
  


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  Why 10 seconds of intentional presence can outweigh an hour of surface-level interaction

  
  


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  The single question to ask before every conversation: Who walks into the room when I walk into the room?

  
  

Quote Worth Sharing:

“It’s not about the duration of time—it’s about the depth of presence.”

Bonus Resources:

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  Get the Hypnotic Gifts framework – Learn how to transform someone’s life in a single conversation

  
  


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  Join the Influence Book Club – Get the best insights from the best books on influence, curated by Dr. Tori

  
  

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