7Why You Need to Go on a Relationship Fast

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.

—Jim Rohn

One of the first things I did after recovering from my diagnosis and surgery was go on a relationship fast (see the Preface for the backstory).

I did not cut everyone out of my life during this time—that would have been foolish, especially during such a difficult time. Instead, I removed all of the negative and manipulative people who had been distracting me and filling my life with drama. In short, I removed all the people who I knew were not good for me and who were not aligned with the changes I wanted to make to my ...

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