Agreed, a supportive social environment is definitely a good thing. Especially if you surround yourself with peers who think it’s normal to do what you’re trying to achieve, for example—eat healthily and play sports, or who think rationally and get things done.
I think there’s a big difference between “supportive friends” and “a drill-instructor whose job it is to motivate you”. I think the latter is purely external motivation, whereas the former lets you set up an environment conducive to intrinsic motivation.
Agreed, a supportive social environment is definitely a good thing. Especially if you surround yourself with peers who think it’s normal to do what you’re trying to achieve, for example—eat healthily and play sports, or who think rationally and get things done.
I think there’s a big difference between “supportive friends” and “a drill-instructor whose job it is to motivate you”. I think the latter is purely external motivation, whereas the former lets you set up an environment conducive to intrinsic motivation.