Surround Yourself with Greatness: Elevate Your Success

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” It’s true—who you surround yourself with directly impacts your mindset, habits, and ultimately, your success. In today’s episode of Crushing the Day, Drewbie Wilson explores why it’s crucial to surround yourself with greatness at all times and how the people in your circle influence your potential. Are you ready to elevate your environment and unlock new levels of success? Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways

• Your Circle Shapes Your Success: The people you surround yourself with can either lift you up or hold you back.
• Greatness Attracts Greatness: By surrounding yourself with driven, successful individuals, you raise your own standards.
• Positive Influence is Key: Being around high achievers inspires growth, accountability, and motivation.
• It’s Time to Level Up: If your current circle isn’t helping you grow, it’s time to seek out new connections that will elevate your journey.

Favorite Quote: 

"When you go home and you spend your time around people that you love, and you feel good because you've accomplished things all day and you've put in the hard effort"

 Your Circle Shapes Your Success

The company you keep has a direct impact on your success. If you’re surrounded by people who are unmotivated or negative, it’s likely to drag you down. On the other hand, when you spend time with those who are ambitious, driven, and focused, their mindset and energy rub off on you. Surrounding yourself with greatness encourages you to think bigger, push harder, and strive for more.

Example: A business owner who regularly connects with other successful entrepreneurs is more likely to adopt the habits, strategies, and mindset that lead to higher achievement. Their circle holds them accountable and challenges them to keep growing.

Pro Tip: Take a close look at your current circle. Are the people you spend time with pushing you toward your goals or pulling you away from them? Make a conscious effort to spend more time with those who inspire greatness.

Greatness Attracts Greatness

When you surround yourself with people who are constantly striving for greatness, you naturally elevate your own standards. Being around individuals who are committed to success challenges you to be better, do more, and reach higher. Greatness attracts greatness, and as you improve, you’ll start attracting more like-minded individuals into your circle.

Example: A professional who joins a mastermind group of high achievers finds themselves inspired by the group’s energy and success. They begin setting higher goals for themselves and taking more action, leading to breakthroughs in their career.

Pro Tip: Seek out environments where greatness thrives, whether it’s joining a mastermind, attending networking events, or connecting with successful individuals in your industry.

Positive Influence is Key

One of the most powerful aspects of surrounding yourself with greatness is the positive influence it brings. Being around high achievers keeps you motivated and focused, even when times get tough. It’s not just about learning from their successes—it’s about adopting the same resilient, solution-focused mindset that propels them forward. Their positive influence can help you stay disciplined, think outside the box, and push through challenges.

Example: A runner who trains with a group of dedicated athletes finds themselves improving faster than they would have on their own. The group’s energy, support, and commitment to improvement push them to reach new personal bests.

Pro Tip: Identify one person in your network who consistently brings positive energy and influence. Make it a priority to spend more time with them, and watch how their mindset starts to influence your own.

It’s Time to Level Up

If you’re serious about achieving greatness, it’s important to assess your current circle and be honest about whether the people around you are helping you grow. If your environment isn’t pushing you to be better, it might be time to level up and seek out new connections. Surrounding yourself with people who are already where you want to be can open doors and inspire you to keep pushing forward.

Example: Someone stuck in a comfort zone with friends who are content with the status quo may struggle to reach new heights. But when they start networking with ambitious, successful individuals, their mindset shifts, and they begin taking actions that align with their goals.

Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to expand your network. Attend events, seek mentorship, or join groups that align with your vision for success. The right connections can elevate you in ways you never imagined.

What’s Next?

Surrounding yourself with greatness is one of the most powerful ways to elevate your success. The people in your circle influence your mindset, habits, and actions—so make sure you’re surrounding yourself with individuals who inspire you to reach new heights. If your current environment isn’t pushing you to be better, it’s time to seek out new connections that will help you grow and thrive.

Ready to elevate your circle? Explore the resources, books, and tools available at Call the Damn Leads to help you connect with greatness and stay on track. Looking for a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to growth and success? Join the OG Damn Leads Crew, where we support each other in building strong networks and achieving greatness.

Let’s surround ourselves with greatness, elevate our success, and crush the day—together!