Decide to do your best work (not just good work) and expect the same from others around you!
When setting the tone for what you expect from others, you will either be received with compliance or resistance. It may also lead some people to disappear altogether from your life. In the process, you will find that less is more.
In these moments you must decide if you want to work with everyone or be selective and work with certain people and organizations that value your work. When you are selective, you will be able to perform at your peak. The key will be in your ability to say “No” to many offers, which may seem tempting, but could ultimately lead to a loss of focus.
When you expect the most from your relationships, people usually comply. This does not call for you to be rude and/or demanding. It simply means you give your best and expect the best.