Inspirational

Whether we are conscious of this or not - the truth is that we are daily being influenced positively/negatively (the choice is yours). “Choose life that you may live”

Take a look at the power of influence in our lives and we see how possible it is to be nudged off course a little at a time until finally, we find ourselves asking, “How did I get there?”

Now ask three key questions:

1. “Who am I around?” —–We’ve got to evaluate everybody who is able to influence us in any way.

2. ”What are these associations doing to me?” ——-That’s a major question to ask. What have they got me doing, listening to, reading, thinking and feeeling? We’ve got to make a serious study of how others are influencing us, both negatively and positively.

3. ”Is that okay?” ——-Maybe everyone we associate with has been a positive, energizing influence. Then again, maybe there are some bad apples in the bunch. All i’m suggesting here is that we take an objective look. Everything is worth a second look especially the power of influence.

Is this person bringing me closer to the realization of my dreams or drawing me further?
Do i have an inner peace anytime i relate with this person or not?
Do i feel like soaring like the eagle or cowering like the chicken in his/her presence?
Am i always fulfilled when we meet or there’s always an emptiness in me?
Have i changed positively at a great measure since we knew or not?

HAVE I BEEN VERY SINCERE IN ANSWERING THE 5 QUESTIONS ABOVE?

Three ways to handle association and relationships that are holding us back

1. Disassociate—–This is not an easy decision, nor something we should take lightly, but in some cases it may be essential. It could be a choice that preserves the quality of our life.

2. Limited Association—–Spending major time with major influences (right ones) and minor time with minor influences (right ones). We have so little time at our disposal, wouldn’t it make sense to invest it wisely?

3. Expanding Your Association—–This point requires the greatest focus. Find other successful people and spend more time with. Invite them to lunch (find out how they’ve achieved so much or what makes them successful - financially, maritally, spiritually, health-wise and in their career depending on what you seek.

Always remember —-”You will be exactly who you are today,even in 5years time except for two things-the people you associate with and the books you read”