5 Toxic Personalities Successful People Steer Clear Of

Discover the traits that can derail your growth

Rejoice Denhere
Vital World Online
Published in
3 min readNov 15, 2024

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I recently heard a speaker share a powerful analogy about ships. She said, “The purpose of a ship is to take you to your destination.” It sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But then she added something that hit hard:

“If your ship isn’t taking you where you need to go, you don’t have to go down with it. Don’t sink with the ship – whether it’s a friendship, a relationship, or even a partnership.”

It made me pause. How often do we cling to “ships” that no longer serve us, out of loyalty, fear, or habit? We convince ourselves to stay aboard, even as it becomes painfully clear that this vessel is no longer fit for our journey.

The truth is – not every ship is meant to last forever. Some are temporary, designed to teach us lessons or carry us only part of the way. And when the time comes, it’s okay to let go.

Staying on a sinking ship doesn’t just delay your journey – it can also drown you in the process.

As it turns out if you want to be successful there are relationships you should avoid. Successful people understand this and they know which toxic personalities to avoid.

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Rejoice Denhere
Rejoice Denhere

Written by Rejoice Denhere

Author and business owner. Putting teams and individuals on the path to success. Top Writer on Medium. https://rejoicedenhere.medium.com/membership

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