'The five people in your circle are representative of who you are' - or something like that, you get the point. Despite of the fact that they are often used to an unfair advantage, connections are a part of what's going to get you where you want to be in life. Obviously doing it on your own leaves no one else to blame and to some that may be a comforting thought as no one will do anything for yourself, except YOU!
However truth be told, there is always someone else to include in a successful story rather than just yourself. It's a network, connecting the dots, whatever you want to call it but the relationships are there. And this is where understanding people comes into play; putting yourself in their place, realize what they want and where they want to be and DON'T letting your ego enter into play and not letting you to give first.
Matter tends to remain in its most 'base' state but the challenge is to escape this level at all cost in order to achieve a better you whilst at the same time, creating a better environment for the others around you. This is a common trace I see in successful people who work their ass off though always seem happy to take on their next challenge, always taking into consideration their surroundings.
With that thought in mind I'll end today's post with: Give before you take.
Keep Over It,
vladumix