Awareness.

I know it's hard to believe what I'm about to say, but from my experience it's all true. The people who play a "part" in your life are really, really influential.

Hello all, The Earthian here.

What do I mean, when I say they are influential, well I'm just referring to the fact that they have the power to mould you. Even if you have one weak moment in your life, they will be ready to pounce in and make you take the wrong choices.

Now all this, is of course, relative. It all depends on how you see it. If you are subconsciously believing that it is you that has made the choice, you won't even be noticing the anomaly in your behavior. You will be firm in your thoughts that it was you who made the decision. This is when you get blinded by yourself.
There are other times when a group of people make you take a wrong decision, trying to convince you that it is the right choice. This is when you will feel "obliged" to go with the flow of the crowd. You just have to think outside of the box for a moment and make your choice.

The point I'm trying to make is that, you need to be in full control of your decisions, choices in your life at all times. You should never have a lazy or a weak moment. Because, people will always be ready to capitalize on it because it is only advantageous to them.
Like I've told before, few people care about you. The biggest friend you can have is yourself.

Lots of love, peace.