The Hidden Dangers of Surrounding Yourself with Like Minded People

byOldMCSEGuy

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9 years ago

I am usually surrounded by well educated people who KNOW they are well educated. I expect more and get stuff like the following....

I always feel comfortable with like-minded people. Wherever I go, whatever I do, I always look for people who think like me, having a common interest and same attitude. The life is very easy when people whom you spend your time understands you. You can relate with such people easily. Have you ever thought that surrounding with like-minded people can be dangerous?

It is completely Ok if you tell me that it is awesome to have like-minded friends. They always have empathy with you. They help you to achieve whatever you want in your life. The feeling of having friends or acquaintances who can understand you is incredible. Life is so easy with people who encourage you in everything.

So, why is it that surrounding with a same type of people dangerous? How is it going to affect your life badly? What can be the worse happen? There are umpteen questions, which we are going to find in this article.

Disadvantages of spending time with like-minded people

Have you heard the wise says, those things that are easy to get are worthless often? The same concept can go with living the life in a like-mindedness situation.

Taking everything granted

It is a no brainer that when the people who always cheer for you even you are wrong; it can create a mirage around you. People start living in an imaginary world where they are the self-made God. Whatever you say, there are people who always say yes to your every statement. Now you will start taking things for granted because there is always someone to tell you that you are the right boss.

You start finding easy escape

Obviously, if you can do the things in your own way, why would you want to try a difficult but the right method? It is very comfortable to find a way to escape for everything when there is no one to contradict you. In such situations, people fail to realize the difference between the good and the bad. You will start avoiding challenging questions because people around you always sing the same song you are mastered of. Instead of legitimately finding the solution of the difficult problems, you will start believing that things are impossible because your friends are ready to pat your back.

Do it the right way

You know, as the value of light is nothing in absence of dark, the finding of right is useless if there is no wrong. Those who are great always find harder but the right way of living. Imagine the world where there is always one color. The life would be so boring. People will forget to identify the other colors. You appreciate a specific thing because you compare that thing with others. In the same way, living with people who challenge you can help to find you the inner strength of yours.

Instead of limiting under a certain label, it is always exciting to extend the boundaries. Now, without trying how can you know how better you can do with your life? It is simply easy to listen yes, but the real warriors are those who listen no and accept that as a challenge.

The world is just a stage and we are mere actors but if you want to get the lead role, you must first remove the yes men around you. People who push you beyond your limit are the people who are your true friends.

If you think that you are in the same situation, start taking action now. It is always the right time to give yourself a chance and show the world that you can do it even in an adverse situation.