Your Inner Circle of Success!

The journey and those you travel with.

Choose and become what you most want to be, be the change you want to see.  Avoid low-tone people, surround yourself with those that inspire you and bring your tone up... NOT down.  Unfortunately many people choose to be around others who really don't want them to get ahead in life.  Reality is, misery loves company and jealousy is more common than we may believe.  We have to guard ourselves from the dangers of negative influence.  We do this by being cautious with who we surround ourselves with.  We are cautious with most of our decisions like what we eat, where we go as far as safety and how we drive.  But are we as cautious who we are around, the environments we are in and the choices we make throughout the day?  Some people can be toxic.  Yes, as toxic as poison.  But below is a great explanation of what a Martial Arts Family as ours is all about.  This is why I am so slow to accept people into my circle and so quick to let them go if they show signs of tarnished character, keep an eye out for those "red flags".  "Hang on tightly, let go loosely."  I realized a long time ago, you become who you are around... pick your influences carefully!

Your Inner Circle

Do you realize you have treasure on the inside of you?  You could say that your pearls are what God has given you to be a blessing to the world around you - your gifts, talents and abilities.  When you get around true friends, people who really believe in you, they won’t be jealous of your gifts.  They won’t constantly question who you are.  They won’t try to talk you out of your dreams.  It will be just the opposite.  They’ll help you polish your gems, develop your pearls, enhance your diamonds, and grow your treasure chest.  In other words, they’ll give you ideas and words of encouragement.  They’ll connect you with people they know.  They’ll help pull you further along.  If you stay around people who don’t value your gifts nor appreciate what you have to offer, that’s casting your pearls among swine.

Your inner circle, those who are closest to you, should be people who celebrate who you are; people who are happy when you succeed.  They should be people who believe the very best in you.  Remember, it’s not the quantity of friends that’s important, it’s the quality of friends.  Choose your friends wisely so you can be on the same page of success with happiness, health and wealth.

Life is good, enjoy each breath, be mindful of each step along the way, slow your roll when needed and don't forget to have fun!

Sifu Jeff Hughes