Even though you’re the average of the five people you’re around the most, that doesn’t mean you need new friends. Today, from the power of the internet, I’ve communicated with people across the globe, listened to podcasts of people from all over the world, and have read blog posts from many authors all over the world. And it’s only 7:30 am.
By reading, listening, and interacting with people all over the world, I’ve surrounded myself with thought leaders, peers, and great thinkers all from my phone. The power to improve yourself is in the hands of 2.5 billion people.
Friends of Do-ers
I have written before about having few Facebook friends. A hidden benefit of that is when I login to my account I only see posts from peers who are doing a lot of stuff. They provide me a friend group, without meeting many in person, that I could never have cultivated 5-7 years ago.
The people I follow are all striving for a better tomorrow: Growing their businesses and creating change in the world. When you surround yourself, even if only virtually, with people doing impressive stuff everyday, it’s hard not to join them. Becoming the average of the five people I follow, read, and listen to would make me a high level doer.
Not using the tools at hand, like the power of the internet, to better yourself, will keep you from becoming the person you want to become. Make some virtual do-er friends!