You Aren't a Product of the 5 People You Spend Time With
Briefly

Personal identity develops through purposeful activities rather than merely from surrounding oneself with successful individuals. Modern disconnection challenges the idea that we are the average of those around us. Today, friends are attracted to one’s internal passions and purposes. Genuine friendships stem from shared interests and pursuits that resonate deeply within a person, leading to meaningful connections. The current social landscape requires individuals to seek fulfillment from activities that ignite their passions rather than simply relying on the influence of those nearby for success and belonging.
You're not the average of five people, you're the result of what you build purpose around.
Identity forms from within, through meaningful pursuits and not proximity to successful people.
Friends are drawn to your purpose, not the reason you find it. Do what lights you up first.
The path to success, meaning, and belonging isn't paved by simply surrounding yourself with people who appear to have it together.
Read at Psychology Today
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