Sometimes in life, we reach a roadblock where we find ourselves wondering “is this person really making my life better? Or are they just a part of my life because they always have been?” Well, there’s a pretty solid chance that it’s the latter.

And unfortunately...that's the way life goes. We grow up and grow apart from people we have been close with for what feels like ever. I used to feel like I had to be friends with the people I grew up with because it's all I knew... But then I realized that I am not the person I used to be when I was in grade school or even high school. Hell, I'm not the same person I was two weeks ago. We are always maturing and changing who we are as a person, and if someone is holding you back from being the best you you can be, then sometimes you just have to let them go.

For example, when I was in high school, I was the honors student who kicked it with the burnouts. I was doing well for myself, so why did I surround myself with people who weren't doing anything? I couldn't tell you the answer to that five years ago; it was only when I moved away to college and learned who I actually was that I realized I did it because I was scared. I was scared of what I could do if I only applied myself, and what that meant for me and for my future. I was scared of being the best me I could be. But once you remove those chains of being afraid, you find out who you really can be... Who you really are.

Some people lift you up and some bring you down, and that's just how life is. It's great to have friends and people around you that are fun and keep you entertained, but sometimes it's important to cut off those who aren't lifting you up in life.

The same concept goes for people who aren't making you happy. That being said, if you're in a relationship that's abusive or with someone who you don't genuinely want to be with... Don't do it! Cut them off! Great things come to people who do what's necessary to make it happen.

At this point (or any point) in your life, you have to step back and think: if it isn't making you money, making you better, or making you happy you don't have time for it. This applies to everything, especially people you surround yourself with.

Never forget that.