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Where do you come from? I don’t mean the physical location, but the people you come from - your environment. You see, the lessons you learned growing up are likely the beliefs you now carry with you. These beliefs shape who you are, how you do things, how you interact with others, and yes, how successful you’ll become.
Here’s an example: I come from a family of hard workers, so I learned the value and rewards of working hard and being the best at whatever I do. I also learned the importance and the role of family in my life which has affected my relationships both inside and outside of my “family”. One of the biggest lessons I learned was that integrity is a lifestyle, not something to practice only when you’re being watched - after all, once lost it will be harder to re-establish.
So, where do you come from? Do you carry good or bad habits - or both? What’s your current environment and does it support you, or hold you back?
The good news is, no matter where you come from, or even what your current environment is, you can change it.
