Why Labels Are Dangerous

Summary

• When I was younger in middle and high school, I felt out of place among many of my peers who didn't accept me, leading me to believe that I was introverted.
• I later realized that my discomfort wasn't because I was introverted, but rather because I was surrounded by people who were not kind to me.
• Once I started surrounding myself with better people, I discovered that I actually enjoy being around others.
• There's a lot of power in avoiding labels for yourself, as they can limit your perspective and experiences.
• Not labeling myself has taught me that you can redefine your identity as you find the right environment and people who make you feel accepted.

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How To Take Action

• A good way of doing better in business or in personal growth is to surround yourself with the right people. Find those who support and accept you for who you are.
• If you feel out of place, it might not be because of something wrong with you. It could be that you're just around people who aren't nice. Look for friends or networks who are kind.
• Don't label yourself. Labels can make you think you can't do certain things. Believe that you can change and try new things.
• Learn from my story. You can redefine who you are by choosing who you spend time with. This can help you be happier and more successful.
• To implement this, start with small steps. Reach out to one or two people who make you feel good. Spend a little more time with them.
• Remember that changing your environment can change how you see yourself. Look for positive groups in your community or online that share your interests or goals.
• Give yourself permission to grow and change as you meet new people and try new activities. This can help you in business and life without costing a lot of money or time.

Quotes by Leila Hormozi

"I think there's so much power to just not label yourself at all"

• Leila Hormozi*

"It's those labels that make it so tough"

• Leila Hormozi*

"I was just surrounding myself with shitty people that weren't nice to me"

• Leila Hormozi*

"I considered myself introverted because I didn't want to be around people"

• Leila Hormozi*

"As soon as I surrounded myself with people who weren't shitty then I love surrounding myself with people"

• Leila Hormozi*

Full Transcript

when I was in Middle School and in high school I felt like being around a lot of people I didn't like because they were people that I felt like didn't accept me for who I was they maybe made fun of me and so I considered myself introverted because I didn't want to be around people and then as I got older I realized oh my God I was just surrounding myself with shitty people that weren't nice to me and were bullies and then as soon as I surrounded myself with people who weren't shitty then I love surrounding myself with people I think there's so much power to just not label yourself at all it's those labels that make it so tough especially like for me