True Friendship Should Propel You
Summary
- As I pursued my dreams, talking to certain friends about my goals slowed me down.
- These friends kept telling me my goals were unrealistic and couldn't be achieved.
- They did this because my success didn't benefit them as they weren't chasing their own goals.
- They wanted to fill their lives with my time, while I devoted almost all my time to my big dream.
- There's nothing wrong with these people, but being around them made it harder for me to achieve my goals.
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How To Take Action
Identify and Distance Yourself from Unsupportive Influences
If you find yourself surrounded by people who don't support your goals, the first step I would suggest is identifying these individuals. Reflect on your interactions and note who often discourages you. Once identified, try to create some distance from them. It's not about cutting them off completely but limiting the time you spend discussing your dreams with them.
Find a Supportive Community
A good way of doing this is to seek out a new community or network that shares your aspirations. Join local business groups, online forums, or social media communities where like-minded people gather. This helps you build a support system that encourages you to pursue your goals.
Focus on Your Time Management
To achieve your big dreams, manage your time effectively. Schedule your day to maximize productivity. Allocate specific blocks of time for different tasks and stick to this schedule. This structure keeps you disciplined and moving forward.
Self-Motivation Tools
Another low-cost strategy is using daily self-motivation tools. Start a journal to document your progress, set daily or weekly goals, or use motivational quotes and affirmations. These tools help keep your mind focused and positive.
Regular Reflection
Finally, set aside time each week to reflect on your progress. Ask yourself what went well and what didn't. Adjust your strategy accordingly. This regular review helps you stay aligned with your long-term goals and make necessary adjustments without getting discouraged.
By implementing these strategies, you can create a more supportive environment, manage your time better, and stay motivated—all essential steps in achieving your goals.
Full Transcript
as I was pursuing this path that was so different to all these people I was hanging out with even just talking to them about my dreams and about my goals was slowing me down all they did was tell me the reasons why my dreams and goals were not realistic they weren't going to be able to be accomplished the reason that they did that is because me chasing my goals benefited them in no way because they weren't busy chasing their goals and they had lives that they wanted to fill with my time and the life that I was building was one where pretty much all of my time was spent chasing this big dream there's nothing wrong with those people it's just that it made it harder for me to achieve my goals not easier when I was friends with them
