I can't believe it took me nearly 50 years to figure this out, but not everyone will celebrate your accomplishments with you. In fact, some of the people you spend quite a lot of time with will take offense at your progress and they actually would like to hold you back. Therefore, limit your exposure to those who don't want you to shine too brightly.
Unfortunately, not everyone is happy for you when you strive to improve yourself or your station in life, they can even get jealous or become envious. Therefore, don't let the limitations others impose on you determine your goals, dreams, or ambitions.
Sadly, some people will distance themselves from you or become cold when you begin to advance yourself. Not everyone thinks you should make your life better or that you should reach your goals. Therefore, don't let others articulate for you what success is or dictate to you what's fair.
I'm blessed to enjoy the love & support of a great wife, I have the respect & encouragement of our sons, and we have some pretty solid rock'n friends who stand behind us. Be cautious and selective with who you share life with, who you let your guard down with, and who's perspectives you embrace.
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