Who's There?
Who’s in Your Company?
“Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who will argue with you.”
Which Room Are You In?
A brilliant person can pretend to be a fool in front of a fool who pretends to be intelligent. Establishing a point to garner the emotion of approval and conceit is far from attaining an inner intelligence. Brilliance is not a platform to flaunt your skills; but rather a strong mind that can pause, reflect, analyze and converse ever so articulately with sound validity and total confidence, where a debate is almost useless.
Follow me along with this logic for a moment; I always considered it is further beneficial for one to commit or partner with one who loves them more profound than you do. This sense of security will endure the weaker partner sensing safe and secure, negligent of their insecurities.
In the same manner, your ever-evolving knowledge needs to surround itself with more intelligent, more perceptive, hard-working, flourishing, diligent, and most intellectual individuals. Being the least competent in a crowd is not necessarily an inferior attribute; in fact, it's excellent. You can assess how much you do not know and augment your awareness and wisdom in minutes.
The best-taught skills are less likely found in a college course or a work itself, more often than not, it's at a networking event or over a social dinner or reception. Even a scanty interaction with a brilliant person will leave you with that 'motivational' feeling that you too can achieve your goals.
Stop feelinG bad
Time and Again
People feel discouraged when they engage with their peers or people younger than them who seem to possess it all:
a more desirable job
more financially stability
a good physique
a well-rounded atmosphere
This reaction is ultimately the wrong way to respond when encountering an intelligent person who strived vigorously to attain their current lifestyle. They are well earned and quite frankly merit it. So rather than feeling dejected, apply it as a beautiful 'inspiration.' Follow these steps:
Be genuinely proud of their success.
Vocalize and affirm that you are impressed with all that they succeeded. I've yet to meet a soul that doesn't like an honest compliment. I promise they will become your fan and appreciate that you were real.
Ask them questions on what motivated them to be where they are in life presently? Or how they managed to defeat any fears or overwhelming emotions during the process of fulfilling their goals. I guarantee you will be surprised to hear their authentic story. You will see that nothing falls short of arduous work and consistency. Even during the most strenuous times, they retained their focus on the goal at hand. And that is why they feel so darn good when they accomplish it.
Be vulnerable; ask them for advice and guidance. Share your worries, confusion, fears, and aspirations. Any intelligent person who is well-accomplished will never put you down for being vulnerable. They will acknowledge your sincerity and feel deserving and honorable to guide you to your dreams further.
Spend more time with brilliant people with whom you spend your time influences your thought process, outlook on life, and values.
choose wisely
Energy is easily transferrable. Whether it's positive or negative, ergo, be very mindful with whom you surround yourself. Change your company and surroundings if you notice yourself feeling more down, depressed, slacking off, procrastinating, and not feeling too great about yourself. Once you are around people who are internally happier, humble, noble, and intellectually well-balanced, you will experience distinct energy. One that is practically addictive, and the positive adrenaline will automatically conquer. When the brain exhibits goodness, it also shares moments of clarity. Quite often, it's during these moments of clarity; your legendary notion ideas lead you to become successful in your very own way.
So who's in your company? Check your list and check it twice to make certain its nice ;p
“Surround yourself with people who are both smarter than you and open to collaboration.”
Brilliantly yours,
