Grace Massoud
MTV Website Exclusive
Grace Massoud wrote this article in MTV Website:
The late Nipsey Hussle famously said “If you look at the people in your life and don’t get inspired, then you don’t have a circle, you have a cage”.
Our environment and the people we hang out with play a huge part in determining the quality of our existence and our own growth. We should most definitely surround ourselves with people who inspire us and push us to do better, to be better, and to work on ourselves.
Be proactive about noticing the path of the conversations you’re engaging in. If most of the time is spent in discussing people who aren’t present, this constant banter should be decreased. These people gossip with you and the second you turn your back they will stab you in it with their cutting words. Do you really want friends who don’t have your back when you’re not in the room?
Hence, you need bigger goals, better hobbies and a thorough assessment of who you’re spending time with. Additionally, there’s a nuance between structured conversations revolving around seeking advice about a particular case, and senseless gossiping. Catch the difference. Sit with people committed to personal growth, you’ll notice how the exchange is different and expanding instead of empty and hollow. Discussing ideas for a change, current state of affairs, world news, anything that would add to your general knowledge or broaden your perspective by hearing the opinion of an intelligent human being. What repercussions will the devaluation of the dollar have? What about the vastness of the universe and our insignificance in retrospect?
The best relationships are with people who hold growth in high regard. They are vibrant with curiosity about themselves and others, and with a thirst for knowledge. They want to do better and they will remain your friends since they will evolve through life with you in seeking change not shying away from it.
“If you look at the people in your circle and you can’t be yourself, then you don’t have a circle, you’re in a cage”. Mel Robbins gave the Nipsey quote a fun twist. Sometimes our own insecurities, fears and behavior place us in undesirable environments, in a cage of our own making. Break free, demolish the thing by being unapologetically yourself and seeking out people and places where you feel comfortable being the real authentic you. This cleansing ritual is so liberating, I can tell you that from experience. All the more reason to do this is the fact that you will help yourself in spreading your wings, in succeeding at work and at relationships. I only surround myself with people who don’t speak ill of their friends, are tolerant and accepting, are not critical of other people’s appearance and who I know are my biggest cheerleaders.
The late Nipsey Hussle famously said “If you look at the people in your life and don’t get inspired, then you don’t have a circle, you have a cage”.
Our environment and the people we hang out with play a huge part in determining the quality of our existence and our own growth. We should most definitely surround ourselves with people who inspire us and push us to do better, to be better, and to work on ourselves.
Be proactive about noticing the path of the conversations you’re engaging in. If most of the time is spent in discussing people who aren’t present, this constant banter should be decreased. These people gossip with you and the second you turn your back they will stab you in it with their cutting words. Do you really want friends who don’t have your back when you’re not in the room?
Hence, you need bigger goals, better hobbies and a thorough assessment of who you’re spending time with. Additionally, there’s a nuance between structured conversations revolving around seeking advice about a particular case, and senseless gossiping. Catch the difference. Sit with people committed to personal growth, you’ll notice how the exchange is different and expanding instead of empty and hollow. Discussing ideas for a change, current state of affairs, world news, anything that would add to your general knowledge or broaden your perspective by hearing the opinion of an intelligent human being. What repercussions will the devaluation of the dollar have? What about the vastness of the universe and our insignificance in retrospect?
The best relationships are with people who hold growth in high regard. They are vibrant with curiosity about themselves and others, and with a thirst for knowledge. They want to do better and they will remain your friends since they will evolve through life with you in seeking change not shying away from it.
“If you look at the people in your circle and you can’t be yourself, then you don’t have a circle, you’re in a cage”. Mel Robbins gave the Nipsey quote a fun twist. Sometimes our own insecurities, fears and behavior place us in undesirable environments, in a cage of our own making. Break free, demolish the thing by being unapologetically yourself and seeking out people and places where you feel comfortable being the real authentic you. This cleansing ritual is so liberating, I can tell you that from experience. All the more reason to do this is the fact that you will help yourself in spreading your wings, in succeeding at work and at relationships. I only surround myself with people who don’t speak ill of their friends, are tolerant and accepting, are not critical of other people’s appearance and who I know are my biggest cheerleaders.
