As we have been talking about the journey of business and life over the past few weeks, we arrive to a very important part of your journey. So far we have talked about who you are, what you stand for, your vision, and then action plan to realize your vision. As a small business owner, entrepreneur, leader, community member, stay at home mom or dad (you name the role, it counts here), it is crucial and critical to align ourselves with people who can uplift, encourage, support, and inspire us in our journey.

If you read back to the blog “What Do You Stand For”, I asked you to evaluate the five people you are closest to and spend the most time with in your life. So, who are they? Chances are very strong to certain that you will become the sum of these people you spend the most time with. That being said, are these people encouraging, supporting, loving, driving, have a winning attitude? Do they go happen to the world or does the world happen to them? Are they there at every single step of your journey to help you along they way?
Or are they bringing you down, discouraging you, holding you back, or telling you to slow the car down, hit the brakes, or flat out trying to crash your car?

Eliminating relationships with people who didn’t support my ideas, vision, goals, and path was among the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make in my life. Letting them go was tough and painful at times, but it was also reviving and renewing. Without the help of those who were supposed to be in my circle, I would never have been able to accomplish this.

Review your life and your social group. Do you feel content and satisfied with them? Do you need to adopt a fresh approach, make any changes, or adjustments with anyone? Where will you arrive if you stay on course and continue traveling in your present circle? Are you content with that?