This One Thing Determines It All
Could there be just one element that determines the quality of your life or the level of success you achieve? There could be many factors, but there is one that is pretty damn important.
Who are you surrounding yourself with? That’s the ticket. You will inevitably become like the people around you.
Yesterday, I had a meeting with a successful guy who had a business like the one I wanted to start. I immediately felt better just being around him, and then I realized I don’t nearly follow this rule enough. It is absolutely true.
“You become who you surround yourself with. If you surround yourself with negative people, you’ll become negative. But if you surround yourself with successful, growth-minded people, you’ll become successful too.”
This link has some great info on reasons why you are who you surround yourself with https://theenemyofaverage.com/you-are-who-you-surround-yourself-with/
One important tip on finding your people is to have courage:
“Show Some Courage
Let’s face it — the advice in the previous section means nothing without courage.