Whenever you want to accomplish something – be it on the mats, in your career, or life in general – it’s not just important what you do and how you do it…
It’s also important who you do it with. Who stands by your side while threading your path to success.
Therefore, it’s extremely important that you’re careful who you choose to stand beside you.
Dean Lister shared this piece of advice in an interview with BJJEE:
Be careful of who you choose as your girlfriend or boyfriend.
This is very important, as it can turn out very positively or very negatively for you, depending on who you’re with.I know several fighters who could’ve been world level, but who made a wrong decision with their boyfriend or girlfriend.
I got to meet men and women that no one else will ever know.
Additionally, Lister advises you not to share your dreams and goals with just whomever:
I don’t want to sound super negative, but you need to realize that many people don’t want to see you happy or successful or achieving your dreams in life.
An average person, someone you might not even know, will consciously or subconsciously send negative energy towards your dreams.„What, you think that you could win that tournament? No, those guys are too strong for you!“ Or: „You think that you could be a doctor? Do you know how much time and studying and money that will cost you?“
These are very common and come in various shapes and sizes.So, don’t tell your dreams to strangers or to people that you don’t care about.
Ignore the negative opinions and gossip – OR make these things work for you. They will make you stronger, as they have made me!
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