There’s a saying that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether you realize it or not, the people in your inner circle are shaping your mindset, your habits, and ultimately, your results. In other words, your circle sets your standards.
In fitness, this is obvious—train alongside disciplined, driven individuals, and their work ethic will push you. Hang out with people who skip workouts and make excuses? That mindset starts to feel normal. But this truth extends beyond the gym. It applies to your faith, your finances, your personal growth—every area of life.
Do the people in your life prioritize time in prayer or fellowship? Are they mindful of their spending and investing their hard earned money for future planning? Does their mindset give you a motivating perspective on life?
Influence isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s what you absorb just by being in the room. Spend enough time around negativity, and even if you don’t fully buy into it, it starts to shape your outlook. If your closest people constantly complain, slack off, or justify bad habits, you’ll find yourself adopting the same mindset—without even realizing it. The same goes for the good stuff. Surround yourself with disciplined, faith-driven, and growth-minded people, and you’ll start picking up their habits, their drive, and their standards.
Influence is contagious—make sure you’re catching the right things.
You can’t always control who’s around you, like at work, school and even family. However, you can control who gets access to your time, energy, and trust. It's ok to create healthy boundaries as a protection for your own self. And the word, "No" can help you out. Say it with me, "No!"
If you're looking to improve areas of your life - audit your circle. Who challenges you? Who drains you? Start making adjustments today!
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