You Are Who You Mix With
Ever had that moment where you hang out with a friend so much, you start to become so similar? Following the Mathematical Law of Averages, we are what we repeatedly consume.
We are the average of our closest friends, the books we read most, and the media we take in every day. Consumption Check List out the top 10 attributes that you see in yourself as of now. This could be in terms of behavioral traits or personality.
The first description that comes into your mind should be the ones reflected in this list. It can be either positive or negative.
This will be called the “Attributes List”.
a. Subsequently, write down a list of things that make you feel abundant. Be specific. This could be from being cognitively stimulated like learning new skills to being more positive. This is your “Abundance List”.
b. Put the “Abundance List” side by side with your Attributes List. Do your traits help you in achieving these goals?
c. Note down the traits that will improve your chances of achieving your goals.
In a 24-hour period, write down the top three people you interact with the most. This is measured by how often you talked to them, texted them, or any form of communication.
a. Create an “Attributes List” for them and compare it with your “Abundance List”.
b. Note down their traits that will improve or deprive your chances of achieving your goals.
c. If their traits are negatively affecting you, then they are taking abundance away from you.
This does not mean that you cut all ties with them. Just try to interact less and find someone more worthwhile to spend time with. Next, note down the the top three sources of information that you have taken in today. This could vary from newspapers, to online articles, and even books. Similarly, determine whether they align to building, or maintaining your abundance.
Does it help you to learn that new skill you wanted to learn? Or enable you to have a more positive way of thinking?
Finally, you are now conscious of what you consume.
Remove or minimize the activities or people that do not help you build or maintain abundance, and take in more good habits. Read better books. Make time for better people.
Simultaneously, you will find yourself living better.
Source:
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thinkdigital-client/pdfs/AshleighBlatt-3IncomeStreams.pdf
