Ever wonder why some people just CRUSH IT while others get stuck spinning their wheels? If you have ever wondered how to be successful, look to your INNER CIRCLE: the folks you spend the most time with. As Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

Want oversized success that explodes your happiness and career? You have got to ditch the negativity and upgrade your social circle. But how? Don’t worry, I got you:

Elevate Your Bar

Ditch the lukewarm lukewarm! It’s time to set your soul on fire!
Simon Sinek would say, “A small life is a wasted life. Dream big, dream audacious, dream like the universe craved your ambition!”

So, stop settling for “kinda successful.” It’s the beige oatmeal of life, leaving you uninspired and hungry for more. Aim for goals that make your heart pound like a drum solo, goals that wake you up at 3am with excitement, not heartburn. Are you picturing yourself leading a team?

But here’s the secret sauce: surround yourself with fellow fire-eaters, the dreamers who refuse to settle for anything less than epic. Find those who see your audacious goals and not only nod, but grab their climbing gear and shout, “Let’s do this!” Their ambition will be your wind in the sails, constantly reminding you that mediocrity is a vacation you haven’t earned.

Look Up, Not Down

Seek out mentors and advisors in your inner circle who’ve already scaled the peaks you’re aiming for. They’re your Sherpas, your Gandalf the Greys, the seasoned guides who know the secret shortcuts and treacherous crevasses.

Think Michael Dell’s sage advice: surround yourself with people smarter than you, even if it means finding a whole new room! Their experience is your cheat code, their insights, your compass, and their belief in you the fuel that will keep you climbing even when the wind howls and the snow bites.

Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Success isn’t a summit you reach and plant a flag on; it’s a never-ending climb, a constant evolution. Be a knowledge sponge, soaking up wisdom from books like Brendon Burchard’s “High Performance Habits” and attending seminars that make your brain do cartwheels.

Remember, David Schwartz’s golden words: “Success starts with a single positive thought.” So fill your mind with those thoughts, cultivate curiosity like a prized orchid, and never stop learning, growing, and pushing yourself to new heights.

Break Up with the Downers

Let go of the energy vampires. You know them, those folks who suck the joy out of a room faster than a black hole devours light. They’re the naysayers, the Debbie Downers, the anchors dragging you down while you’re trying to build your wings. Identify them, thank them for their (unintentional) lessons, and release them.

It’s not about blame, it’s about choosing who inspires you to be your best self. As Tony Robbins eloquently says, “Surround yourself with people who never let you settle.” Choose those who believe in your wildest dreams, who celebrate your victories like their own, and who push you to become the exceptional version of yourself.

Start Today

You become who you spend time with. Choose your inner circle. Choose uplifting, ambitious, growth-minded people who believe in you and push you to soar. With the right squad by your side, your oversized success is just one epic story waiting to be written. Now go rock the world!

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