The college years are a time to learn new information, but also learn a lot about yourself. For some people, these lessons show that the school system is suppressing their dreams and ambitions. That it can be frustrating to speak with people that do not have a similar mindset. That you are destined for greatness as soon as you are set free.
These are thoughts commonly shared between my friend group and I. I am blessed to be surrounded by several individuals my age that encourage growth mindsets and share successful ideas. Two of these individuals have been with me since 2012. Introducing Erik and Ricky Loudermilk. Fraternal twins that, although have some different hobbies and passions, similarly share a strong mindset.
Erik and Ricky both are Seniors at Pitt and Penn State, respectively. They spend their time away from pre-Med studies by going to the gym, reading, serving as an EMS and trading stocks. I have had countless conversations with them about success, and it was time that we put a microphone in front of us.
In this episode, the three of us discuss a variety of topics. In this episode you can get an in-depth look at how we view success through:
- Separating ourselves from our peers
- Investing in our personal development
- Learning new skills
- Developing a morning routine
- Placing importance on family and friends
- Our inflection points that led to better mindsets
- Our biggest motivating factors
- Actionable steps that you should take
Whether you are in college or not, I encourage you to listen to this inspiring conversation. Afterwards, I urge you to have similar conversations with your friends and family members. Promote growth around you and never stop rooting for your inner circle.