July 16

We become like those who we spend the most time with. For years, I spent time with highly dysfunctional and irrational people. People who acted from emotion and lacked empathy. It’s amazing how much we infect each other with some of our worst traits and don’t even think twice about it. But! When we attach ourselves to others who are virtuous and headed in the same direction as we would like, we acquire those traits too. Join a writers’ group if you want to be a good writer. If you want to be a good guitarist, join a band. If you want to be a good speaker, consider joining a Toast Masters group. Want to lose weight? Join Weight Watchers. Want to get and remain sober? Join a recovery group. On the other hand, if you want to stay as you are, stay home.

Reflections

Do you really desire to change? How much are you willing to change?

Daily Challenge

You guessed it! Go join a fucking group! Get out there and make some good trouble!