The article discusses the importance of eliminating "parasites" or negative influences in one's life to cultivate positive habits and reach one's full potential. The author draws insights from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, which emphasizes the role of environmental cues in shaping our habits.
The author reflects on their childhood experience, where their family discouraged them from associating with people who had bad habits, even if the author themselves did not have those habits. The author initially disagreed with this approach, believing that everyone should live their own life. However, the book's insights have made the author reconsider this stance.
The article highlights the concept that if we manage to overcome a bad habit, it can still resurface if the environmental cues that trigger it are still present. This suggests that the negativity of one's environment can have a detrimental impact on personal growth and the ability to maintain positive habits.
The author then shares insights from two women they met through a program, Melike Aydın and Hayriye Karadeniz. Melike Aydın emphasizes the importance of managing one's time, knowledge, and energy, and removing people who drain one's energy. Hayriye Karadeniz succinctly summarizes the issue by stating that "a person's performance equals potential minus the parasites in their life."
Combining these insights, the author is now determined to identify the "parasites" in their life that drain their energy and focus on cultivating habits and relationships that will bring out their full potential.
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by Ceyd... : medium.com 08-01-2024
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