Ayush Sharma - Week 11: The Power of Influence
The people that we surround ourselves with severely have an impact on the type of person we then become as we grow older. When addressing the similarities and differences that individuals have with one another, it comes to show that humans have a lot to learn from each other; either it being important life wisdom or characteristics and personality traits. All in all, I believe that it is essential to surround yourself with people that have good morals and ethics, and also know how to lift your mood when feeling down in life.
Now, why is this so important? Life can be full of hardships and other types of adversity, however, if surrounded by the right people, a lot of those challenges can be addressed and broken down into small chunks that can much easier be handled. Now, this can be done with the help of other individuals, primarily being people that one can trust. Whether it is a teacher, student, parent, colleague, any trusted adult, or someone who just carries a trustworthy aura, reaching out to the right people creates a large difference.
Let us take another scenario. Human beings are prone to making decisions that can impact them in the future, whether it is positively or negatively, that is up to the decision itself. If we hang around individuals that always promote respectful behavior, nice and positive actions, and empowering movements to motivate and enlighten others, we are more likely to partake in activities that positively affect us in the future. On the contrary, if we surround ourselves with individuals that are constantly negative and do not have good morals, our day-to-day actions can look a lot different and awful, negatively affecting us in the future.
Altogether, these are some of the mainstream ways we can be influenced by others. I think it is super crucial to be cognizant of the individuals we keep in our inner circle, as that can have a huge effect on who and what we represent. The power of influence can be so monumental that it can also change the silver lining of our being, and it is up to us to make sure we always stay in an environment that cultivates positivity and good morality.
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Hey Ayush, I am a strong believer in the idea that “You are who your friends are.” That is, the people you surround yourself with can influence everything down to your mannerisms, habits, and outlooks on life. You spend most of your day with friends—7 hours of school, hangouts after school, study sessions, etc. There is no denying the fact that this time has an immense influence on you as you mentioned. Something that really stood out to me was your point about decision-making—being surrounded by positive influences makes it far easier to make good choices that would benefit us in the long run. On the other hand, negative influences can restrict decisions that align with our values, pushing us down the wrong path. It is important that we should be mindful of negative influences in our inner circles while actively seeking out positive influences who inspire growth and integrity.
ReplyDeleteHi Ayush! I like the topic you chose for this week's blog, it is something I think about whenever mentioned. How the people we choose to interact with and become friends with are basically the same as us. Not to say that all people that hang out in a group act the same, of course there will be differences in personalities, however the people we hang around tend to act the same as us. That is why I have always held the sentiment that people should have a diverse friend group because if an entire group of people all come from the same background, then that means their thinking as they grew up around their parents is the same. This is why, from what I have seen, groups of the same ethnicity will hold racism for others different from them, just because they do not interact with those people and because the people in their circle have also shared the same sentiment, making them not know whether or not their behavior is okay.
ReplyDeleteHi Ayush, I was drawn to your blog because I thought the topic you discussed was actually really similar to what I wrote about, which was nice because I was able to see a lot of similarities between our beliefs regarding how people around us affect us. However, I noticed that my blog focuses more on the subconscious things we learn from those around us, while you went more in-depth on how our interactions with others can change how we act. It was really insightful how you mentioned that the people around us can affect us not only because they are the people we turn to when we need help, but also because the courses of action we take can be dependent on the values of those around us. I thought your blog was really well written, and I appreciated how genuine you were in discussing this topic. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAyush, I really enjoyed your discussion on the power of influence! Your post does a great job of emphasizing how the people we surround ourselves with shape our character, decision-making, and overall outlook on life. The way you broke down the importance of having positive, morally sound individuals in our inner circle made the concept feel very relatable and applicable to everyday life.
ReplyDeleteI particularly liked your point about how life’s hardships become more manageable when we have a strong support system. It’s true that the right people can provide guidance and help us navigate challenges in a way that feels less overwhelming. Your scenario comparing positive and negative influences was also effective in showing how small decisions, shaped by those around us, can have long-term consequences.
One way you could expand your argument is by exploring how influence works beyond just personal relationships. For example, how do media, social networks, or even cultural norms impact the way we make decisions and shape our values? Adding that layer could make your discussion even more thought-provoking. It made me reflect on my own experiences and the importance of surrounding myself with uplifting and supportive people!