Your Circle of Influence
If you’re reading this blog post, then I know you’re the type of person who wants to better themselves in all different aspects of your life. You know deep down inside that you’re different than your immediate group of friends in which you hang out with on a regular basis. One side of you feels that you enjoy hanging out with these people because they are your friends but the other side of you can’t stand being with these friends because it is a constant reminder that if you continue this path, you won’t be able to reach your full potential.
There is some quote out there saying you’re the sum of your 5 closest friends. I believe this to be true. You can only spend so much time a week with friends. These people can influence your thoughts, actions, and feelings. Which group of friends you spent most of your time with will mold how you think, feel, and act going forward.
If you’re anything like me, you find having a hard time balancing between who you want to become and also pretending to be the person you used to be while being with those friends. You don’t want to completely ignore them or never see them because they are your good friends which is completely understandable. But at the same time, you know in order to get to where you want to go with your personal and business goals, you have to start associating yourself with those people who are in line with the same mindset that you have or who have already achieved what you are setting out to do.
This is a hard thing to do. You don’t want to let your old friends down but also you can’t live a lie and deny your true self from coming to fruition.
If you find yourself in this conundrum, you are not alone. It’s definitely easier said than done to distance yourself from that negativity in your life since you are so accustomed to that way of life. This sacrifice as I would call it, is a necessary step in your development as a person.
You don’t have to completely dissolve your old relationships but rather, just back away from them and start to pursue other relationships that are more beneficial to your purpose and in line with your intentions.
The frequencies that you put out into the universe can be amplified by having them compound with other people who put out the same wavelengths. Whatever it is you’re after, when you go through the process with like minded people, its much more of a synergistic effect which will allow you to achieve what you have set out to do.
Bottom line is, change is never easy. But change is necessary if you want to grow. Without struggle, adaptation, and overcoming hurdles, there would be no success or growth.
