You Are Who You Hang Out With

Summary

• I used to hear people say, "You are who you hang out with." I realized the people around me weren't the kinds of people I wanted to be like.
• It was tough and lonely for a while. I felt like I would never find better people to be around.
• Over time, I did find better people, and now I’m happier than ever with more supporters and good friends.
• I’m grateful for the people in my life because they help me achieve my goals and make me want to be a better person.
• Having the right people in your life means your goals and relationships don’t have to be separate; they can support and feed each other.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing strategies to improve your social circle and boost your personal growth right away.

First, evaluate your current circle: Think about your friends and coworkers. Ask yourself if they support your goals or hold you back. This reflection doesn't cost a thing but can show where you might need to make changes.

Second, seek out positive influences: Join clubs or online communities related to your interests and goals. These groups often have free or low-cost memberships and can introduce you to like-minded people.

Another good way is to network purposefully: Attend local meet-ups, seminars, or free workshops. Talking to people in these settings can expose you to new ideas and opportunities.

Next, set boundaries with negative influences: Spend less time with people who drain your energy or discourage you. It's tough, but it creates space for positive influences in your life.

Finally, become a good friend and supporter: Offer help, share knowledge, and celebrate the successes of others. Building strong relationships is a two-way street, and effort on your part makes a big difference.

With these steps, your goals and relationships will start supporting each other, making it easier for you to achieve personal and professional success.

Full Transcript

I heard a lot of people ahead of me say you are who you hang out with and I was like well crap the people I'm hanging out with are not the people I want to be like and I'm really grateful for that because though it was very lonely for a while and though there were times where I felt like I was never going to find quote better people along the way I did and now I am happier than ever I have more supporters than ever I have more good friends than ever and I feel really grateful for the people that are in my life because they make it easier to achieve my goals and they make me want to be a better person it creates a life where you're not separating your goals that you have from your relationships that you have but they're all one and they all feed each other