Cutting Ties With People
Summary
- If someone violates an important value of mine, I cut them out of my life quickly.
- It's crucial to avoid people who make it hard for you to stick to your values.
- There are many great people in the world, so there's no reason to keep toxic individuals around.
- Time is the only thing you cannot get back, making who you spend it with a vital decision.
- Value your time and be selective about who you allow into your life.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few strategies to apply these lessons to your life, whether you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or focused on personal growth.
Identify Core Values
First, write down your core values. These are the things that are most important to you, whether it's honesty, hard work, or kindness. Knowing your values will help you decide who you want to keep in your life.
Evaluate Relationships
Next, evaluate your relationships based on these core values. Are there people who consistently cause you stress or make it hard for you to stick to your values? If so, it might be time to distance yourself from them.
Cut Out Toxic Influences
If someone violates a core value of yours, don't hesitate to cut them out quickly. Your time is precious, and you should spend it with people who uplift you, not tear you down. The world is full of great people; don't feel compelled to hold onto those who don't treat you well.
Seek Positive Relationships
Make an effort to surround yourself with positive influences. This doesn’t take much time or money. Join a local group that shares your interests, or connect with like-minded individuals online. Positive relationships will help you grow and stay true to your values.
Be Selective with Time
Finally, be very selective about how you spend your time. Guard it as your most valuable asset. If an activity or person isn’t adding value to your life, reconsider how much time you invest in them.
By following these steps, you can ensure you're spending your time wisely and surrounding yourself with people who support your personal and professional growth.
Full Transcript
I guess it's what your term of backstab means um I don't know what this person did to you but I would say in terms of if somebody's violated like a value of mine that I consider to be really important in friends that I have then honestly I cut people out pretty quick so like the moment that I realize that somebody is going to be doing things that are in my opinion non-negotiables for me as in it makes it harder for me being around this person to stick to my own values then I would rather just not um there's a lot of people in the world and there's a lot of great people and so I I've just never understood the mentality of like I should keep someone in my life even though they've treating me like so many things that you can get back time is not one time is the only thing you cannot reverse and so who you spend it with in my opinion is one of the most important decisions that you make
