You are not obligated to associate with people who are making your life worse.
It's okay to surround yourself with people who are helping you be better and to shy away from people who are willing to drag you down.
You are not obligated to associate with people who are trying to damage the structure of your being.
Move away from people like that.
Controversial take:
I have a 1-strike policy for people I’ve known less than a year.
If you do anything weird or dramatic within a year, I don’t need to see the story play out. I know how it ends.
If someone shows you their true colors, believe them the first time.
You have every right to feel every emotion on the spectrum of human emotions.
But reacting to your emotions will set you back, especially if they are negative.
We are adults, not children. Self-soothe. Take a walk.
Do whatever you need to do to calm yourself, then you can respond.
7 keys to a productive life:
1. Wake up early
2. Limit interruptions
3. Make a little progress everyday
4. Say no (a lot)
5. Learn from your mistakes
6. Pick yourself back up when you slip
7. Waste no time measuring yourself against other people
23 pieces of career advice I wish I’d known earlier.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to make a big change, or aiming to reach new heights in your current role, I hope you’ll find something here that helps you navigate your own unique path: