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Why you should surround yourself with supportive people
Ever shared your goals and aspirations with a family or friend, only for them to not understand or unable to relate?
We have all been there.
And this is why motivation and inspiration are fueled by connecting and networking with people with similar interests and mindsets.
But who exactly should you be looking for?
You must not just surround yourself with only people you look up to, but also with people who are chasing similar dreams.
Because they can positively influence your course of life by sharing what they are thinking, showing what they are doing to reach their goals.
The people you spend the most time with shape who you are!
Our environment indeed does shape and influence us both mentally and physically based on studies: the built environment and mental health.
Even the most influential and wise motivational speaker and businessman, Jim Rohn, said that:
“You are the average of the five people that you mingle with.” — Jim Rohn.
You can take advantage of that if you start hanging out more with people who have the mindset you seek to adopt and are achieving (or have already achieved) goals similar to yours.
Aim to pal up with truth-tellers
One of the keys to achieving success is to surround yourself with supportive truth-tellers:
Everybody needs at least one person around who tells them the truth, who can tell you if you are wrong or made a mistake, who will provide you constructive feedback, and help you grow faster in this way or not allowed to make a more significant mistake.
I firmly believe that actions speak louder than words. My friends know that I’ll be there for them when they need something.
Don’t be afraid to trust people because your fears can be holding you back from further…
