What are your standards? For a long time I thought that getting somewhere in life relied on goals. Set the right goal. Work hard enough. Eventually you get there. But the older I get, the more I realise that outcomes have much more to do with standards. The standards you hold for how you work. How you spend your time. How you take care of your body. How you present yourself. And what you are willing to tolerate around you. There’s that saying that you become the five people you spend the most time with. I used to think that was a bit over exaggerated. But once I understood that it was about standards and not personalities the penny dropped. The people around you shape what feels normal. What level of effort you expect. What kind of behaviour you accept. What ambitions seem realistic. Over time I’ve realised that if you want a different life, it often starts with raising your standards. For yourself, sure. But also for the people around you. - You can find the items I’m wearing in my link in bio, or just comment “link” and I will DM the links to you If your wardrobe feels chaotic or full of things you don’t wear, start with the 7-Day Wardrobe Reset. Comment “reset” and I’ll send it to you in a DM.Use code FIRST40 for 40% off. tessmontgomery wardrobeexpert oldmoneystyle capsulewardrobe quietluxury