I've been there. I know the feelings, both high and low. I also know the exact moment I would give up on myself. Until a couple years ago, it would all come crashing down when I got to the point of telling my dream to my inner-circle. As soon as I was about to blow the top off my life and be eternally happy; I would think about how my inner-circle would mock me, secretly laugh at me, tell me I'm out of my mind, etc. So I did what I think most people do; instead of chasing my dream, I told myself I was out of my mind.
Today when I dream a dream so big and crazy; I run through the fucking wall full steam ahead. Today I don't take a single second to think about what others will say. Why? Because I have positioned myself close to individuals who I know will cheer me, push me, celebrate me, ((high five)) me, support me, etc.
Where did I find these individuals? How can you find these individuals?
First thing you need to do is find the successful individuals already in your life. Successful does not necessarily mean: rich, powerful or important. Successful does mean: they are doing what they love, they are happy, they are in fulfilling and meaningful relationships, etc. The successful individuals already in your life should be the individuals you spend most of your time being around. They say you are the average of the five individuals you spend the most time with; so if you spend your time around five successful individuals, you will be successful.
Secondly, you need to search out individuals who are already living the dream you want to live. It's the individuals already living your dream that can support you in ways your other successful friends may not be able to. If you want to be a freelance photographer, but you do not know one, you need to find a way to become friends with one. If you want to become a healthy, fit and active individual, but you do not know any individuals who are, you need to get out and meet healthy, fit and active individuals.
Finally, once you have singled out the successful individuals already in your life and become friends with individuals who are already living your dream; you need to ask them questions all the time. Ask them about how they got where they are. Ask them about their goals and what or who they are aspiring to be. Ask them what worked and didn't work as they have became who they are. Most importantly, ask for support. When your inner-circle is aware of your dreams and your goals they will support and motivate you to "work toward something greater."
Find the right people to surround yourself with and you will be unstoppable!!!
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