I remember when I was younger, I used to hang out with people just like me who liked to party, drink, play video games, and modify cars. We used to get along no problem.
Every weekend we used to go to the closest city to go to the hottest clubs, drink and then get back to our hotel drunk. Next morning we will go to the malls and spend money we did not have.
During the weekends, we got together to cruise around town in our cars, play video games and eat out. We find ways to waste our time.
Really there was nothing exciting about the way I used to live…
Then one day, I decided to change. I noticed I was lost and I needed to make some changes in my life if I wanted my life to improve. I was not happy with the way my life was turning around.
The first thing I did was accept that I was on the wrong path. Once I did that I found out that I was made to serve people and if I wanted to improve my life, I needed to improve other people's lives.
I knew I lacked knowledge to help people, so I started studying and I started reading books about psychology, human behavior, business, diet, health, biographies, rehab and others. One of the things I learned was that my environment had to do a lot with my success and if I wanted to be successful in life I needed to model those who I admired. Plus, I needed to start spending time with people who wanted me to be successful and who practice habits of success.
So I started setting goals and working on them and I started to meet new people with similar desires than I had, but not everyone wanted me to succeed…
I stopped hanging out with my old friends. Nothing against them. Our objectives by now were different; they wanted to continue doing the same thing we frequently did. It reminded me of when I used to go to raves and clubs and see people older than 40 years of age and I wondered how they continue living like life doesn't matter.
I made new friends who wanted me to be successful, support my dream and have similar objectives as I have.
Here I am going to give you some of the benefits I am enjoying because I spend time with the right people…
Full support
When you decide to take a risk in a new adventure, your new friends are willing to help you succeed in your new adventure. They ask how you are doing and listen to all you have to say and advise you if you need it.
They set an example
Of course, you want leaders in your group of friends and they are a good example of who you want to be or what you need to do to become the person you want to be. They are also working towards better themselve.
They motivate you
When life gets difficult or you are doubting yourself, they are there to motivate you. This is not a superficial motivation. They are really there to find ways to help you get out of the hole of negativity and continue progressing in your life. If you only need someone who listens, they are there to do that.
They practice success habits and make you part of it
They are always working on improving by exercising, hiking, running, attending seminars, reading, taking classes, learning new skills, attending church and many other things. They want you to improve as well and therefore they invite you to do the same that they are doing.
They have fun
Successful people also have fun and they love to invite those who share their journey with them.
My life has changed drastically. Not only am I happy, which is what really matters, but I have achieved many goals that I would never achieve if I would have continued living the way I was living.
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