Hey folks. I'm not sure if this topic has been covered on the forum. I certainly couldn't seem to find anything relating to it.
I wanted to get 'everyone's' views on your environment, and just how important it is. Mainly, the people we have around us, and the company we keep. I want to hear from people who are in the midst of their success journey, and the people who have reached close to their final destination.
The main point I wanted to raise is this. For the last 6-7yrs I've been educating myself by reading, podcasts and videos. I've been feeding my curiosity and want to continually evolve and be the best version of myself. However, the topic that does not seem to get covered much is the downside and consequences of doing this. ISOLATION. Over the years as my mind has changed, I've lost touch with so many people. Sometimes them, but mostly on my part. I am literally now a 'one-man wolf pack'. It's scary and depressing at times.
I find that most people who I once connected with, now frustrate and bore me. I can't understand their lifestyle and the way they think, and they can't understand mine. The last person to leave my life is my own brother. He became tired of my chat about trying to reach for things and tired of me trying to push and motivate him.
During this whole journey, people have even been downright nasty. Laughing and questioning my life choices. "your heads in the clouds" 'you need to chill on the whole success thing" "when will you lighten up and start enjoying life" "YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE!" And it goes on. Even the nice people in my life I thought had my back and once close with, have slowly stopped speaking with me? I'm a socially outgoing guy who loves being around people, but the right people. People who have goals and ambitions. But no one around me is this way. I've never had people like this in my life. I know when I do accidentally come across such people, we can share the most amazing conversations. I LIGHT UP! But sadly that does not come around too often.
Has anyone else experienced this on their journey? Do they ever get the chance to reconnect with people like them? Things are tough and anxiety sometimes creeps in. And yet, something settles me and tells me this is the right path for me? It's sometimes confusing and conflicting. Any thoughts or past experiences from anyone would be incredibly insightful.
Thanks
Gareth.
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