Don't Underestimate the Power of Association.

We are in the first month of 2022. It's the best time to begin taking action on what's important. Set your goals (if you haven't). Don't fall for the trap of impotent New Year Resolutions.

Think long-term. 2022 is a marathon, not a sprint.

The unit of destiny is time. Your greatness or smallness in life is dependent on how well you use time or not. Make sure to learn and work with effective time management techniques. Don't be found doing anything in 2022.

All these: 'I'm bored. I'm bored', should stop. Let them go with 2021.

If you need to get something done, attach a particular time to do it. You can always create time for what you need to do. Focus on carrying out the most important tasks. Don't try doing everything. Focus on what brings more profit.

Don't underestimate the power of your association.

The easiest way to become something is to associate with people who have become (or are becoming) that thing. Don't hesitate to end friendships, partnerships, and relationships that are not helping you grow. It doesn't have to be offensive in any way.

Having a hard time ending unprofitable associations?

The life of any association is in the shared interests between the parties. If you change your interests, you will begin to attract people with similar interests. You don't need to tell people that "I'm cutting you off because you're not helping me grow". Instead, begin focusing on more profitable things that help you grow.

Two things will happen:

1. Your association can decide to become more intentional about their lives too. They can also begin reading, acquiring skills, taking courses, growing, etc just like you. This way, your shared interests with them are upgraded. Hence, your connection with them is preserved. You remain friends with them. However, this is what many people do instead.

2. Your association can decide to remain on the same spot. They are not interested in growing and becoming more productive. Your shared interest with them is lost. Hence, your connection with them becomes weak.

The result? Some would look for ways to blackmail you into feeling guilty for being intentional about your life with words like: 'You forgot about me... You don't have my time again.'

Here is what I'm saying in essence.

In 2022, don't pledge loyalty to who and what won't help you grow. Unapologetically cut off some unprofitable friendships and associations by upgrading your interests and pursuing them with all you've got.

Your associations should improve as your interests become more productive. He who walks with the wise men shall become wise.

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