What should I look for in the people I surround myself with?

Look for people who carry the qualities you want in yourself. They keep a positive attitude and focus on solutions. They care about your success and offer support without expecting anything back. They act with honesty and integrity, and they're committed to growing personally and professionally, pushing you to do the same.

How do I know if someone is a negative influence?

Watch for four signs. They focus on problems and drain your energy. They don't support your goals and may try to discourage you. They lack integrity and may act in deceitful or unethical ways. And they're jealous of your success and see you as a competitor. Once you spot those signs, put some distance between you.

How do I keep relationships strong once I've built them?

Treat them like plants: they need regular care to thrive. Stay in touch, share updates, ask for advice and offer your support. Say thank you for the help you get. Be yourself. Then put in the time by showing up to community events, scheduling regular catch-ups and being there for your people.

Why join a community like the OG Damn Leads Crew?

A community gives you shared knowledge from people with different experience, collective energy that pushes you further than you'd go alone, chances to collaborate, and support through hard times. In the OG Damn Leads Crew, members share wins, learn from each other's experiences and back each other through challenges.

sales skills ·Jun 23, 2024

Surround Yourself with Good People: The Power of Positive Influences

by Drewbie Wilson

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Key Takeaways

Good people give you four things: inspiration, support when times get hard, honest feedback, and accountability.
Look for people with a positive attitude, a supportive nature, integrity and a drive to keep growing.
Build your network through mentors, communities like the OG Damn Leads Crew and networking events, and give support back, because it's a two-way street.
Relationships are like plants. Stay in touch, say thank you and put in regular time so they keep growing.
Watch for constant negativity, discouragement, dishonesty and jealousy, and put distance between you and the people who bring them.

The people you surround yourself with have a big impact on your success and well-being. Good people lift you up, support your goals, and inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Negative influences can drag you down and hold you back.

So why do good people matter? How do you find and nurture these relationships? And what do you get from being part of a supportive community like the OG Damn Leads Crew?

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The Importance of Surround Yourself with Good People

Your environment shapes how you think and act. Surrounding yourself with good people creates an environment that helps you grow.

Personal Anecdote

Early in my career, I realized the importance of my social circle. I actively sought out mentors, peers, and friends who shared my values and ambitions. This positive environment provided support and challenged me to push beyond my limits and achieve more than I ever thought possible.

Key Benefits of a Positive Environment:

Inspiration and Motivation: Good people inspire and motivate you to pursue your goals with enthusiasm and determination.
Support and Encouragement: When times get hard, a supportive network gives you the encouragement to keep going.
Constructive Feedback: Positive influences give you feedback that helps you improve and grow.
Accountability: Being part of a supportive group keeps you accountable and committed to your goals.

Identifying Good People

Finding good people takes effort. Look for people who have the qualities and values you want for yourself.

Characteristics of Good People:

Positive Attitude: They stay optimistic and focus on solutions.
Supportive Nature: They genuinely care about your success and well-being and offer support without expecting anything in return.
Integrity: They're honest and they have strong morals.
Growth-Oriented: They're committed to personal and professional growth and encourage you to do the same.

Example

When I started building my business, I sought out mentors who had achieved the level of success I aspired to. Their positive attitudes, supportive nature, and integrity provided a strong foundation for my growth and success.

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Building a Supportive Network

Building a network of good people means staying close to people who share your values and goals. This network can include mentors, peers, friends, and communities.

Steps to Build a Supportive Network:

Seek Mentorship: Find mentors who can guide you from their own experience.
Join Communities: Get involved in communities that match your interests and goals, such as the OG Damn Leads Crew, where like-minded people support and inspire each other.
Attend Events: Go to networking events, workshops, and seminars to meet people who share your goals.
Be Supportive: Offer your support and encouragement to others. Building a supportive network is a two-way street.

Example from My Journey

Joining the OG Damn Leads Crew has been instrumental in my success. This community of driven and positive individuals has provided invaluable support, feedback, and motivation. Being part of this group has reinforced the importance of surrounding myself with good people.

The Role of Community in Success

A supportive community adds to the benefits of surrounding yourself with good people. Communities give you a sense of belonging and people to learn from.

Benefits of Being Part of a Community:

Shared Knowledge: Communities bring together people with different experience and expertise, so there's a lot to learn.
Collective Motivation: The energy of a community can push you to do more than you could on your own.
Opportunities for Collaboration: Communities give you people to collaborate and partner with.
Emotional Support: The camaraderie in a community gives you emotional support when times are hard.

Example

The OG Damn Leads Crew is a community where we share our wins, learn from each other’s experiences, and support one another through challenges. That support has made a huge difference for me.

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Nurturing Positive Relationships

Building a supportive network is just the beginning. Keeping those relationships strong takes ongoing effort and real care.

Tips for Nurturing Positive Relationships:

Communicate Regularly: Stay in touch with your network through regular communication. Share updates, seek advice, and offer your support.
Show Appreciation: Thank people for their support and guidance. A simple thank-you goes a long way.
Be Genuine: Build relationships based on authenticity and mutual respect. Be yourself and encourage others to do the same.
Invest Time: Put time into your relationships. Attend community events, schedule regular catch-ups, and be present for your network.

Personal Story

One of my mentors once told me that relationships are like plants—they need regular care and attention to thrive. I’ve taken this advice to heart and make a point to regularly connect with my mentors, peers, and community members. That effort has deepened my relationships and made my personal and professional life better.

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The Impact of Negative Influences

Just as good people can lift you up, negative influences can bring you down. Spot the toxic people holding you back and put distance between you and them.

Signs of Negative Influences:

Constant Negativity: They focus on problems and drain your energy with their negativity.
Lack of Support: They don't support your goals and may even try to discourage you.
Dishonesty: They lack integrity and may lie or act unethically.
Jealousy and Competition: They're envious of your success and see you as a competitor.

Example

Early in my career, I ran into people who constantly criticized and undermined my efforts. Once I saw the damage those relationships were doing, I decided to distance myself and focus on building a network of positive influences.

Conclusion

Surrounding yourself with good people helps you succeed. Build your network, join communities like the OG Damn Leads Crew, and distance yourself from negative influences.

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