I know that we all have different associations. Did you know that the home you live in, the clothes you wear, the causes you back, the food you eat, the beliefs you hold and the past times you enjoy will all be similar to those of your closest associations? Did you know that you will mirror your associations to within 20% of their income? We like to be around people who are like us.

Associations are very important in determining who we’ll become in our lifetime and in most cases who we already are. Take inventory of your relationships. Are the conducive to the goals you have for yourself?

If you want to quit smoking, do you think it will be harder if you associate with friends who want to continue smoking? What if your goal is to be a part of a humanitarian project? Associate with humanitarian minded people! Fighters associate with fighters, teachers with teachers, entrepreneurs with entrepreneurs and so on.  In a world of nearly 7 billion people, we’re bound to find someone that has the same goals as us.

Each of us has an innate desire to improve our station. We want to progress. If you don’t, this probably isn’t the best group to join.

When I think of associations, I generally think of people. However, we have a lot of different associations that are all bidding for our time. Consider the books you read, the TV shows you watch and your favorite internet sites. Are they moving you in the direction you would like to go? If you read one hour a day every day for the next year, you could potentially finish 100 new books. Could it benefit you to choose books that are in alignment with your goals? The average person watches 15 years of television in their lifetime. That to me is astounding as I have yet to find a show that is worth that much time. What kind of TV shows are you watching? Are they in alignment with your goals? Do your friends support you in your goals? Family?

Our closest associations are those things that we allow into our space on a frequent basis.

As you choose your associations in your life, be conscious of the goals you have. Choose all of your associations wisely as they will determine your outcome.

Keep wobbling!