There is a saying: you are the average of the five people you hang around with the most. Do you think there is some truth to that?
I believe there is.
When you hang around people with similar values, attitudes, and beliefs, your opinions affect your relationships with these people. Hard workers will inspire you to work hard to chase your dreams. If you surround yourself with optimistic, open-minded people, you will be with others who are always open to trying new things or learning about new cultures and experiences.
If you disagree with each other’s morals, either you will tolerate each other and avoid discussing your true feelings to keep the peace, or you will speak your mind and have disagreements.
If you spend time with people at a similar stage in life, you will have more to talk about, such as sharing ideas about career advancement, parenting, relationships, or retirement plans.
However, you can also have great relationships, whether professional or personal, with people at another stage in life if you have a lot of common values and interests. For example, if you join a book club, recreational sports team, or games group.
The people who are my favorite to be around inspire me to be a better person. These are the type of people who always believe in you and are there to support you in achieving your goals. They will lift you up, not pull you down. They are trustworthy and reliable. You can count on them to be there on your best days and worst days.
My favorite people are those who respect who you are and don’t expect you to change to fit in with them. They know that people aren’t perfect and will forgive your mistakes and accept your genuine apologies. They will give you the benefit of the doubt. People are busy. They don’t know what you’re going through, so they will not jump to conclusions about you. They will take the time to get to know you and appreciate you for who you are.
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to make sure you don’t miss the next post!
Vanya Wryter Consulting Services 