Circle of Influence

Do the people that we hang around with on a consistent basis make a difference in our lives when it comes to having success?  

The answer to that question is a definite YES. Our circle of influence really does matter.

The people you surround yourself with will affect your future success. The bottom line is that you are the result of the closest five people that you surround yourself with.

This is why it’s important to surround ourselves with good positive influences. When you have the right people in your life, they are an excellent source of inspiration and help in your life. This allows us to become better versions of ourselves.

Take a look at the five people that you surround yourself with. Take inventory on whether or they are adding to your success or hindering your success.

You become who you surround yourself with. You are a product of your own environment. If you hang around with people that speak foul language constantly, eventually, you will fall into the trap also. Your odds of having success and joy in your life will grow much more if you are surrounding yourself with positive and joyful people.

This is incredibly important, because your circle of influence definitely matters when it comes to your future success. If you are surrounding yourself with people who constantly complain and talk about others, eventually, you will also fall into that trap. 

If you truly want success in your life, you must hang around with others that are positive, encouraging and committed to lifting others up.

Now I am not saying to get rid of all your friends. What I am saying is be careful on who you spend the majority of your time with. The people that you hang around with will determine your future.

The first step is to make sure that you have the correct attitude that people want to be around. This all begins by committing to living life with an attitude of gratitude. Instead of complaining about things, start being grateful for all the blessings that you have in your life. Be an encouragement to others and commit to a lifestyle of positive thinking, always speaking uplifting words. Be the type of person that others are drawn to. Have the kind of attitude that will attract others to want to spend time with you.

The next thing is to find people that are close to or already where you want to be in life. Be around those that care about your success. Get to know them. Find out what makes them tick. Your circle of influence must always have a growth mindset. I always say that if you are the smartest person in your circle, than you are in the wrong circle. Get to know people that are committed to constantly improving.

It’s an amazing thing when you start to develop friendships with those who will influence you. These type of friends will encourage you, challenge you, and actually hold you accountable to your goals. Make sure that you are providing the same for others as well. Always show gratitude and appreciation for their friendship. 

True friendship is helping each other succeed in life. When you are surrounding yourself with others that are like-minded, you encourage each other to accomplish so much more. Always make sure that you are bringing value to others to help them be successful.

The bottom line is that if you want to get the right circle of influence, you must focus on others. Do the things that others find helpful. Always be encouraging and show compassion when interacting with your circle. Never be jealous of other’s success. Instead, be grateful and happy for their accomplishments. This will help you to develop true friendships.

So going forward, commit to being a positive winner that others want to be around and start surrounding yourself with people that are like minded. Commit to success, and commit to helping each other achieve goals. Remember, you are who you hang with! Make sure you are hanging with the right people.

Happy Selling,

David