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Originally Posted by backforsummer
How do I avoid destructive actions and people so that I can "live at a higher level"?
I'm a 24 year old male and I have a set of goals that I am aiming to accomplish:
- Lose weight (get a 6 pack)
- Save money for a house
- Meet new people
- Meet a girlfriend
- Discover new and interesting things
It seems like my friends only want to do things that are counterproductive to those goals when we hang out. They'd like to go out to a buffet, drink, go to the movies, or just sit around at my house. These are all counterproductive to all of the above. I love my friends, but sometimes I feel like they hold me back, or that they don't add anything to my life. Do I need to make new friends? How? I don't go to school and I'm not involved in any social groups or activities. I feel uncomfortable going online to meet friends and/or romantic interests (when done for that purpose). Help? |
Perhaps it's just me, but I would think these goals are a bit too vague to really track your progress.
For instance - "Save Money for a House" - slap a buck in an envelope and label it
House Fund and you've accomplished it.
Perhaps having more specific goals - Save $10,000 by X Date for a down payment on your house will help keep you more motivated because it's easier to track. Additionally, it will you allow to unequivically reach that specific goal.
Just my two cents
