Identify Your Close Circle
Don’t forget: You are your associates. Yalden said that personal development guru, Jim Rohn, used to say that we are the average of the five people we hang out with the most. “If your tribe is full of complainers and naysayers, then it stands to reason that this negativity will ultimately rub off on you, robbing you of your effectiveness and taking you out of purpose,” Yalden said. We have all seen old married couples who seem to have morphed into the same person, telling the same stories and taking on the personality traits of the other. “Have you noticed that dogs sometimes take on the same temperament as their owners? I have, and I am sure you have too.” Be careful whom you choose to spend time with. “If your circle of friends brings you down, it’s time to make a change. If that change means changing your circle of friends, then change your circle of friends. Spend time with those who encourage and inspire you, and you will immediately notice the positive upswing in your daily life. Keep people close who are willing to tell you the naked truth and push you toward your goals. These people are your BOOM team of supporters.”