I am the byproduct of the people that I CHOOSE to keep around myself. I can't choose my family but I can choose my influences. My closest circle of people are all individuals that push themselves. Challenge ideas. Grow intellectually. It has helped me out in more ways than I can ever describe. The people that I talk to regularly want me to succeed. If they aren't willing to pour gasoline on my flames but are trying to blow them out, they got to go. I've kept fire extinguishers around myself for a big majority of my life and their smiles deceived me. Sometimes the best form of love is through a serious conversation and reflection instead of how many laughs they can create as they keep you below them. Make sure you keep the fire extinguishers away from your life and only use them to put out the fires that are hurtful to you.
Love the fire extinguisher analogy :)
They say the 5 people closest to you, should do exactly this, lift you up, be your cheerleaders, I have 5 people who've blessed my life. Well said!
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You are spot on. We need to choose good influences that lift us up! Danny Thompson
Well said.
Thanks Danny Thompson!
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