You're Not the Problem. Everyone Else Is.

Hey kids! It's been a minute, hasn't it? I've missed doing these videos, and I'm really happy to be back. I hope you've all been doing well :) Today's video is about how the people around you are shaping who you're becoming. And yes, I know the title says you're not the problem and everybody else is. Unfortunately, it's a little more complicated than that :) I think one of the things we don't pay enough attention to is how much our environment influences our behavior. Sometimes you're trying so hard to change, improve yourself, and break certain habits, but you're still surrounding yourself with people who constantly encourage the exact things you're trying to stop doing. And over time, the things you repeatedly experience can become the things you stop questioning. So I want to talk about friendships, loyalty, influence, and why somebody doesn't necessarily have to be a bad person to be a bad influence on your life. More importantly, I'm giving you a practical exercise to help you audit the people around you, understand what your relationships normalize, and figure out what you can actually change. And no, this isn't me telling you to cut everyone off because they're not successful or ambitious enough. Please don't do that. It's about understanding that you can appreciate somebody, love them, and still recognize that the relationship might need to change. Because sometimes changing your life starts with changing what you're surrounded by. Feel free to leave a comment because I love to talk! And since it's been a while, I'd genuinely love to hear how you've all been doing, what you've been up to, and what you'd like us to talk about next. Also taking suggestions for future “how to” videos. Would love to hear them! If you'd like to work through something more personally with me, go to https://nor3mak.com/ :)