Comments on: You Are As Good As The People Around You

By: Sid

Sid — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:55:33 +0000

It can be true what they say, you become who you hang around with. Success breeds success. but sometimes you can get lucky!! excellent post matey!!

By: Missy

Missy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:44 +0000

I want to know people because they’ve got good values… in business and life. They don’t have to be rich.

In fact, most rich people I know aren’t very nice – they’re money obsessed and always wanting more. Usually perfectionists… which is a fault!

By: love poems & love quotes

love poems & love quotes — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:31:49 +0000

I agree your peers matters. Measures your success in many ways.

By: Virtual Hogwarts

Virtual Hogwarts — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:43:13 +0000

Hello, it is not to say easy……

By: Make Money | Abdul

Make Money | Abdul — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:40:36 +0000

To be frank, when I began I always viewed A-list bloggers like John Chow and Shoemoney as big things. But after a while I realised that there is no such thing as a problogger. You write good content and attract readers and you’re better than the rest.

By: Frank Larrabee

Frank Larrabee — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:30:07 +0000

How true, how true. I found my way here through a mastermind group of peers I belong to. Its so important to associate with people that have dreams and are like minded. The support you receive in a group like this will stay with you to success and beyond. Relationships like these benefit all concerned.
Great stuff Yaro.

By: Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:32:11 +0000

Thanks for the post. What a great read. I actually emailed it to myself for a later read. I am a firm believer in that you become who you hang around. Everything in your post I knew but somehow forgot. Life gets in the way, you forgot what got you to the top. The comment that kept on coming back to me in your post was…..

“The only time when money feels like a big deal is when you don’t have it. This unfortunately is when emotions like jealousy, envy, bitterness and anger can surface, when you see that others have money.”

Just these lines have made me change the way I rethink about money. Thanks, Mike

By: Virtual Hogwarts

Virtual Hogwarts — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:46 +0000

I agree. The good times are over and they’re not coming back. 2010 and 2011 will see the total destruction of our economy and defeat of our military forces on a global scale. People will be praying in the streets, even atheists, but it will be too late. It’s all said and done.

By: Make Money

Make Money — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:12:42 +0000

I’ve been hearing a lot about Rich Schefren lately and just took out the time to check out his website. I’m impressed so far, and might check out more stuff by him. Is he having a membership website or something similar?

By: gas card

gas card — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:33:54 +0000

Its always been said that those who you hang out with are reflections of you, and if they are negative you should drop them. Sometimes its hard for people to see that they are being negative and even harder to drop them because you also have to think about: do you have a backup group you can cling to after them? Like many things, Its easier said then done.

-Randy

By: John Gordon - The Infotainer

John Gordon - The Infotainer — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:58:02 +0000

The Law of ‘You Get What You Focus Upon’ (part of The Secret, The Aladdin Principle etc) is also stri#ongly at work here.

I know many who say “It’s OK …. sure they think I’m crazy, but I can handle them” or “I just ignore their comments and jibes” or “I can win an argument with them any day!”.

But all this is sapping your energy and getting your attention. It’s like a payload in your mind … it’s like spam in your mental mailbox.

And if you spen time on this AT ALL …. then that’s what you’ll get.

We DO have to say “Thanks and Goodbye” to these people. ‘Putting up with them’ isn’t an option for success.

Laser Focus for Success

John Gordon
The Infotainer

By: Biocutisblog

Biocutisblog — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:22:35 +0000

Great post and very informative! I guess what you’re saying is that in this business it’s who you know AND what you know. You really have to have both in order to succeed in this market place.
I loved that you brought up the fact of how we are only as good as our peer group. Many of us don’t realize it or don’t want to admit it, but our friends aren’t inspiring us to do better but dragging us down – so true.
Keep up the great work!

By: Dianne Hansen

Dianne Hansen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:13:30 +0000

Hi Yaro,

I read every word of your article and am impressed with the thoroughness of your writing and your concise wording. You helped me understand my current position as a blogger and an internet marketer. I’m involved in a strange and relatively small field: bipolar treatment with alternative meds and techniques.

You suggest to me that I look for up and coming leaders in my arena and affiliate myself with them.

You say, “If I make them money, then they obviously feel indebted to do the same for me…. Understand that relationships by their nature are extremely dynamic and take time…..It’s your job to demonstrate your worthiness over and over again and build your own successful peer group. Rise together and dominate your market by being leaders, innovators and mavens.”

So, with your encouragements in mind, I’ll continue patiently building and building, growing and growing.

I appreciate your input for those of us who are establishing our presence as entrepreneurs online.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:36:32 +0000

This is such an important point in success. As a hypnotherapist, I know that you are always resonating at a subconscious level with those around you. Even if you are thinking positive and working hard, your efforts could be sabotaged by your peers’ thoughts. I heard that if you think about the five people closest to you and estimate how much they make, then divide their income by five, your income will be within 10% of that number. So, the message is to hang out with more successful people and influencers if you want to move beyond your current income as well as feel more positive automatically.

By: Cash Back Cards

Cash Back Cards — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Interesting article Yaro. I totally agree with you. You need to associate people with similar goals to better succeed. It reminds me of a good friend of mine who also markets websites. We often e-mail each other back and forth to see how the other is doing. This connection helps both of us in so many ways. We motivate each other and we can give each other advice and feedback. Now I am developing a lot more contacts such as freelance workers, other seo’s, bloggers, etc. As I connect with more like minded people, everything just gets easier.

By: Needmoney.com

Needmoney.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:27:27 +0000

It’s truthtastic, and mental blocks are really the number one cause of business failure.

By: Chris DoFollow Blogger

Chris DoFollow Blogger — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:07:55 +0000

This is so true. I always did better in school in the advanced classes because of the other good students and struggled in the basics because of all the slacker’s bad influences.

By: Internet Age

Internet Age — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:52:57 +0000

Well put, Ian! The first thing that sprung to mind was this classic old saying, and let’s face it, our social circles determine our limits and boundaries. If you want to run with the big dogs, you can not pee like a puppy is another analogy that springs to mind!

By: webkinz

webkinz — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:40:05 +0000

Great post! In my opinion you get a lot of habits of your closest friends…

By: Dorset web design

Dorset web design — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:33:54 +0000

That being aware of their shyness helps you to feel more comfortable in your own insecurities, it makes you feel like you are on a more level playing field…

By: MoxKirby

MoxKirby — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:44:03 +0000

Hey Yaro, you’re my BFF

Anyone who has been really following you will recognize this as a great example of a pillar article.

It really goes for more then just people, think about feng shui, taking your surroundings into account. If you live or work in an uncomfortable or chaotic environment, it’s like being surrounded by negative people.

Seriously great post. Success through osmosis.

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:54:34 +0000

This is so true. I’ve been part of a mastermind group of like minded people for a few years now. It’s always easier when you have people who lift you up and mastermind with you.

By: DVDs

DVDs — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:53:10 +0000

Yes, I’ve got to agree. Success is in a large part down to your attitude – if you see and mix with successful people then you pick up that attitude and it feeds into your work too.

By: Millionaire Acts

Millionaire Acts — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:55:09 +0000

Great post Yaro! I certainly believe that we must surround ourselves with successful people. Their success can rub off to us as well.

We can learn a lot from them and I’m sure they will be more than willing to teach us various lessons on how they achieved their success.

By: Terri Stallcop

Terri Stallcop — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:40:26 +0000

I know exactly what you mean by this post because of my own experience not just in business but in life. As a nurse, an internet network marketer and as a Christian, who I’m around matters! And as others get to know me, I hope I make a difference, inspiring people to always be empowered as a force for good.

Proverbs 27:17

“Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.”
King Solomon

By: Sylvia Buetow

Sylvia Buetow — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:23:51 +0000

Thanks for your insights in building relationships with mentors, peers, and friends. And the work it takes to build a successful blog. I will be more alert to peers reaching out to me and spend time building those relationships.
Sylvia

By: Ian Harper

Ian Harper — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:04:52 +0000

there is an old saying “birds of a feather flock together” its so true. its all part of the conversation that is going on in our minds. what we read and hear affects what we think about.

I have been reading Yaro stuff for some time now and its has been of great benefit for me. its help me lift myself out of negative life style and made me a much happier person.

Ian Harper

By: Davin-The Viral Sanctuary

Davin-The Viral Sanctuary — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:21:05 +0000

Once again Yaro, a very excellent post. I don’t really think it can be stated often enough that we are a product of our environment. If our environment is one that surround us by successful people, who we find inspiration and credibility in, it will only serve to make us want to succeed towards our own business and personal goals.

I really like your take on how some people may give negative feed back each time a launch comes up. Your right, it’s incredible social proof! No matter what, none of us will ever please “all of the people, all of the time”..but no matter what, even “negative” feedback does draw attention. And that can usually only be good.

Once again…great post. Enjoyed it!

Davin

By: Wendy Weber

Wendy Weber — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:53:01 +0000

Your article covers a number of points. A couple of the most important ones is that you can judge your success by the success of the people with whom you associate. You really do have to be careful with whom you share your ideas, dreams, and goals. Negative feedback can sabotage your mindset and, ergo, what you desire to accomplish.

Also, we learn through Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” That we need to keep away the negative emotions, such as fear, jealousy, anger, focus on lack, and keep at the forefront the positive emotions such as love, desire, faith, enthusiasm, prosperity.

And you are right – no one is better than I am. He or she is just better at what I want to do – for the moment. I can improve myself, which is the only way to succeed. Of course, being with a great mastermind group is the catalyst that helps most of us better ourselves.

Thanks for the article.

By: Rita

Rita — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:14:56 +0000

Hi Yaro,

I enjoyed your blog post. I think even when networking in groups, you’ll find that some groups have high achievers, and some have low achievers. I always find it interesting that the low achievers like to hang out with each other all the time. That doesn’t leave a lot of opportunity to expand.

My husband is a pretty good golfer. He’s on a golf league, and is one of the best players. He decided this year to play on a different league, which happens to have a lot of scratch golfers on it. He’s already finding an improvement in his game as a result.