This is a profound piece of advice that, sadly, many people of all ages and backgrounds simply ignore or downplay the importance. I have met so many people with such potential but they never get close to achieving it because they either live in self imposed isolation or maintain a useless (or even toxic) social circle out of convenience or fear of loneliness. It sounds crass and it sounds mean (you don't have to dump your current friends completely, just be more aware of how you complement each other). Success is messy and no one can do it on their own so if you're not getting anything out of your interpersonal relationships make an active effort to seek new ones.
Thank you for the comment, and I agree that the advice might seem a bit harsh, but the people you surround yourself with are a key factor of who you are. It warrants a lot of intention and care. Many people continue to associate with people who hold them back because they're scared of being alone and are unsure whether they'll be able to make better friends.
This is a profound piece of advice that, sadly, many people of all ages and backgrounds simply ignore or downplay the importance. I have met so many people with such potential but they never get close to achieving it because they either live in self imposed isolation or maintain a useless (or even toxic) social circle out of convenience or fear of loneliness. It sounds crass and it sounds mean (you don't have to dump your current friends completely, just be more aware of how you complement each other). Success is messy and no one can do it on their own so if you're not getting anything out of your interpersonal relationships make an active effort to seek new ones.
Thank you for the comment, and I agree that the advice might seem a bit harsh, but the people you surround yourself with are a key factor of who you are. It warrants a lot of intention and care. Many people continue to associate with people who hold them back because they're scared of being alone and are unsure whether they'll be able to make better friends.