We’re over the hump of understanding to get to the new, better you. We're onto Renew. You must learn to trust people in order to network with people. Understand that you are who you hang out with. I’m a perfect example of this. I threw away pharmacy school because I was influenced by the fools I was hanging out with; I didn’t even realize it. Remember that positive, optimistic mindset we discussed? This is where it comes into play BIG time. Your thoughts have the power to attract positivity or negativity. Your thoughts also dictate your actions. Without getting too deep into it, it's the Law of Attraction – basically, what you think is what you get. We all need people to look up to. Some have the amazing opportunity to directly interact with great minds through texting, phone or skype calls, or even in person. But not knowing someone personally isn’t an excuse as to why you can’t look up to someone who is great. Follow positively influential people on social media, read their books, watch their videos they post on Facebook and YouTube. And watch what you say, especially on the internet. Your words are more powerful than you think. Interact positively with others.
Now you take all that you’ve learned and evaluate. Analyze your “fears” so you can overcome them. Focus further on who you want to be. By this point, you may have a new core identity, which is perfectly fine. Just determine on who you want to further become. Examine your options so you can determine and plan your future – where you want to be 5, 10, 20 years down the road. Work on yourself so you can accomplish this ideal “you.” By doing all of this, you’ll come to an understanding that life truly isn’t about you as an individual. Build bridges with others that will allow you to continue to grow down the right path; ones that will guide you if you get off track.
Tomorrow will conclude the new, effective route to breaking a bad habit, or habits, and becoming the person you strive to be. See you then!