#environmentiseverything

I'm a big believer in the second point on the list. I knew a long time ago that you are essentially the sum of the five people you surround yourself with. Only problem was, I was too arrogant to think hanging around dopes and needy people that I actually thought were good people wouldn't actually affect me. Not only did it do just that, I feel like it set an very negative trajectory for most of my twenties, regardless of how different I was from those so-called friends. Even members of my own family are guilty. But I eventually ripped myself away from that atmosphere. I say "ripped" because it was NOT easy to do; but it was done I felt like a new person, reborn even. I don't know that I could've accomplished what I've accomplished in the last two years alone had I still been with those people who were just sucking the oxygen out of me. If you're in this situation then get out now before it's too late. I promise you won't regret it. Surround yourself with greatness! #unitedinstrength #strong #strength #nj #northjersey #njpowerlifting #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #igfitness #powerlifting #iamacpt #powerbodybuilding #certifiedpersonaltrainer #motivation #smartgoals #environmentiseverything #surroundyourselfwithgreatness https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQ_iJFhYI-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17es07ndz2dzc

each of us has an equity in the other. #thoughtfortheday #cactus #nofilter #loveourswirlingblueplanet #environmentiseverything

just a spot of nature. #leaves #plants #nature #environmentiseverything #saveourswirlingblueplanet #nofilter

#environmentiseverything (at Illovo Boulevard.)

So deep down, I feel sorry for him. Sorry he never had the understanding and support that I always have. I hope one day he comes to terms with his wrongdoings. Until then all I can do is pray for him and send my blessing. Even if he is messed up, he still gave me the greatest gift anyone could ever ask for--life. For that, no matter who he was then, or who he is now, I will be forever grateful.

Unfortunately, most of the places where that kind of creativity/innovation is happening are completely unaffordable to basically everyone. Housing can often be categorized in three ways: access, security, and amenities. Cost is a factor that increases as you combine these three basic variables. While people may rank them differently, everyone cares about them in some way. For most people just starting out (i.e.: making under $40k/year in an urban US environment), you typically get to choose two out of three. In the top places this article describes (e.g. coastal cities), you'll be lucky if you even get to choose one of those variables, let alone have any choice at all.  So what's the lesson? Either suck it up and move to Pittsburg (according to the article) or work to raise the bar higher in your own community, wherever you are.