The popular saying , “ Tell me who your friends are and I ’ ll tell you who you are ,” may not always be true - but it does have a point . The type of people you surround yourself with can heavily influence your perspective .
In times of trouble and confusion , a friend can be your immediate confidante , and the advice they give will of course influence your course of action or attitude towards the problem . Your friends are also a good source of motivation and inspiration , because seeing them working hard towards their own dreams can help you aspire to move forward too .
Being in bad company will also affect you negatively too . If your friends are more of the happy-golucky type , chances are , you won ’ t be inclined to explore your goals and aspirations because no one
will set a good example or even push you towards that end .
So if you want to become more successful in life , you need to surround yourself with the right types of people , and those are :
The Inquisitive
Being with people who are naturally curious and are wisdom-seekers can help expand your own horizon and perspective in life . These people can help you see different angles of a problem and come up with better solutions , they can also help you achieve goals through a step by step process - trying everything from Plan A to Z just to ensure that the desired results are achieved . For inquisitive people , learning never stops because it is a lifelong process - and every experience is a chance to acquire more knowledge . This is a very important trait if you want to live a successful and fulfilling life .
The Ideal Mentor
If you are still a bit confused as to what you really want to be in the near future , ask yourself first - do you admire a certain person at the moment ? Do you have a teacher , office colleague or boss who you see today as a role model ? If yes , then you can set them up as a mentor - or at the very least , a role model that you should try to emulate . As a popular saying goes - just fake it until you make it !
However , if you want a more personal approach towards becoming the ideal person you want to be - mentorship is the best way to go . A mentor is someone who can personally guide you about the ins and outs of the industry or field that you are interested in . He / she
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