my biggest mistake


The single biggest mistake I made when trying to build my dream life:

𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲.

Asking advice from people who weren’t living the life I wanted to live.

As a result:

I got advice based on their reality.
Based on their limiting beliefs.
Based on their fears.

And despite them having the best intentions, it made my dreams feel impossible.

It made my dreams feel out of reach.

Because the people you ask for advice will shape your reality.

They’ll influence your thinking.
They’ll influence what you see as possible.

So make sure to choose them wisely.

Much love,
Alex

P.S. What I’m reading: The second draft of my own book...
What I’m watching: The Witcher
Quote of the week: "Show me your friends and i will show your future"

P.P.S. I'm still looking for a few more Beta Readers to review the second draft of book, reply to this email with "Book" and I'll send you a copy.



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