A writer once said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” If this is true, which five people would you like to spend your time with?
I think motivational speaker Jim Rohn is correct with this quote. Actually, I believe it so much that I have used it in my book on eating disorder recover. For this reason I maintain my distance from people, places and things that are destructive or will sabotage my goals and plans.
This year my focus is mostly on finishing my book and handing it over to Balboa Press to complete the self-publishing process. It has been a long journey for me about believing in and backing myself. Starting this blog was part of this plan, as my voice had never been heard online before. Each day I become more comfortable with marketing my brand.
To support this part of my life, the five people I will spend time with are:
- Louise Hay – founder of Hay House and author of “You Can Heal Your Life”
- Jack Canfield – author of “The Success Principles and Chicken Soup for the Soul series”
- Janet Evanowich – my favourite fiction novelist
- Dale Carnegie – author of “How To Win Friends and Influence People”
- My husband – my supporter, friend and first editor
Who do you need to spend your time with to meet your goals. Although I may never be able to meet these people in real life and I can always reacquaint myself with them by reading their books and stories again—taking note of the points that are speaking to me.
I’m also a big Janet Evanovich fan 🙂
She is so vivid in her description. We own most of her book. Stephanie Plum series is my favourite.
Well said! I love “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. I think the people you spend time with are a reflection of one’s own personal identity and soul. I have self-published three books in the last two years. I have found new marketing strategies to promote my books (especially my latest one) recently. Best wishes and all the success! Anne @annepm2015
Thank you. It definitely is a journey you never stop learning on.
I appreciate you mentioning that you stay away from people who are destructive. When I responded to this prompt, that never crossed my mind. Thanks for causing me to think about that!
Pleased to help. It does make a difference.