The circle of people around you matters. I don’t know who said this, but you are defined by the five people you spend the most time with. So, you need to be very careful about who’s in your circle.
I believe this wholeheartedly.
Here’s a neat image: I am the bouncer at the door. I decide who comes in and how long they stay, and then decide who I need to throw out.
A bouncer is a person usually employed at a club or pub to throw out troublemakers and stop some of them from entering an establishment. That means throwing out those who are toxic, who lie, who disturb my peace.
I’ve done this over and over again. Whether it’s someone in person or via email or social media – I value my peace more that an individual. My boundaries are firm and direct.
Don’t listen. Look. People will show you who they truly are, day in and day out.
Maya Angelou said”When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
