Keep Away From Bitchy Mums Those Who Try To Belittle Your Ambitions

Yesterday I had an amazing morning I had coffee with one of the mummys from Eva's school.
The gathering itself was simple: the two of us, a simple cup of coffee, a couple of biscotti, and nothing else. Except that we lost ourselves in conversation so deeply that before we knew it, 3 hours had passed. I was shocked at how quickly the time had passed.
The secret is also simple: when you talk with people who are passionate about what they’re doing, passionate about life and the people they love, it is transformative.

Passionate people not only inspire you, they give you ideas. They read books by other people who are passionate and full of ideas, and they recommend the books to you or pass the ideas on to you. This mum, for example, is constantly meeting other passionate people, and that inspires her … and in turn that inspires me. It’s fuel for an intense fire.

While I try to lead a life of minimalism, I’ve learned that minimalism can be done anywhere you go … and it doesn’t require that you move to a farm or give up your contact with people. Just the opposite: minimalism is about giving up consumption in favor of doing things you’re passionate about and having real relationships with a few people you really value. I’d much rather have a conversation with someone doing something amazing than stand around with mums bitching about everything and anything. The most amazing advise someone gave me was a quote from Mark Twain “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.”Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.

You don’t have to live in a big city to surround yourself with passionate people. They’re in small towns, but it might take a bit of looking to find them. Find small businesses who are doing amazing things. Look for artists and writers, for people who are obsessed with doing something really well.
If you can’t find them where you live, find them online. Read books by people full of powerful ideas who are doing innovative things. Read their blogs, talk to them via email and Twitter. Start collaborating with people like that.
Be one of them, and inspire others.