Are The People Around You Dulling Your Drive?

TL;DR

The people you surround yourself with can impact your motivation and ambition. Take responsibility for your own life and seek out inspiring experiences and conversations to steer your ship in the right direction.

Transcript

Hey, it’s Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business and a life that you love. And today is Q&A Tuesday and today’s question comes from Claudia and she writes: “Hi Marie. I’m 26 years old, Brazilian and German, and moved to Germany 8 months ago. I left my whole life and family in Brazil to dive into the unknown.... Read More

Key Insights

• 👯 The people we spend the most time with can influence our mindset and ambition.
• 🥡 Taking responsibility for our own lives and goals is crucial for success.
• 🥳 Engaging in physical movement, such as having a dance party, can uplift our mood and motivate us.
• 😷 Asking ourselves what immediate action we should take helps steer us towards inspiration.
• 🥺 Leading conversations with colleagues can create a more inspiring environment at work.
• 👶 Expanding our circle of influence can introduce us to ambitious individuals and provide new opportunities for growth.
• 🥡 Taking action and seeking out inspiring experiences are fundamental to regaining motivation.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do the people we spend time with affect us?

The people we surround ourselves with have a significant impact on our motivation and ambition. They can either inspire us to reach our goals or hold us back.

Q: Should Claudia stop spending time with her colleagues who lack ambition?

No, Marie suggests that Claudia should not cut ties with her colleagues. Instead, she encourages Claudia to take responsibility for her own life and seek out inspiration elsewhere.

Q: How can Claudia get back on track with her goals?

Marie advises Claudia to have a dance party to boost her motivation and then determine the next best action to take. She also suggests having inspiring conversations with her colleagues at work and expanding her circle of influence to meet ambitious individuals.

Q: What are the benefits of expanding our circle of influence?

Expanding our circle of influence allows us to connect with like-minded individuals who can inspire and support us in pursuing our goals. It helps create a positive and ambitious environment.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Claudia, a 26-year-old woman from Brazil who moved to Germany, is feeling uninspired and lost in her current job. She wants to start her own online business but is struggling to find inspiration.

• Marie emphasizes that the people we spend the most time with can influence us positively or negatively. While Claudia's colleagues are good-hearted people, they don't have the ambition she craves.

• Marie shares Oprah's advice about taking responsibility for one's behavior and becoming the captain of their own destiny. She suggests immediate action, such as having a dance party, and expanding one's circle of influence to meet like-minded individuals.