Surrounding Yourself with High Standards

Transforming your life requires distancing yourself from individuals who allow your mediocrity to persist. While many may believe that their family or friends have high standards for them, these expectations can still be relatively low compared to the standards of top performers globally. An example given is how personal standards in chess, shaped by parental expectations, fall short when compared to those from environments that vastly elevate competitive expectations. To uncover your true potential, it is crucial to engage with people who continuously challenge you and set exemplary benchmarks that push you outside your comfort zone.