Company You Keep

April 16, 2025


They say you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. And honestly? They’re right.

When you’re walking a path filled with creativity, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of growth, the people you surround yourself with can either light your way or cast shadows that make it harder to move forward.

Let’s talk about the power of likeminded individuals—those rare souls who are not only walking a similar path, but who get it. They’re the ones dreaming big, showing up every day to do the work, chasing their goals even when it’s hard, even when no one’s watching. And when you find these people, hold onto them. Because together, you don’t just dream—you build.

Inspiration in Every Conversation

Being around driven, inspired people means conversations hit different. You’re not just chatting about the weather—you’re exchanging ideas, dissecting visions, and brainstorming the next big leap. These people challenge your thinking, elevate your perspective, and keep the fire inside you burning even when your own motivation flickers.

They remind you of what’s possible.

When you're in that kind of company, you’re not competing. You’re growing together, learning from each other’s wins and losses, and holding one another accountable for becoming who you say you want to be.

The Energy Exchange

Let’s be honest—some relationships drain you. When you’re surrounded by people who aren’t living inspired, intentional lives, you start to feel the disconnect. Their energy isn’t bad, necessarily. It’s just not aligned with where you're going. And over time, that misalignment weighs heavy.

You find yourself having to explain your choices, dull your sparkle, or worse—start questioning your path. That's not growth. That's survival. And when you're a creator, a visionary, or someone chasing something more, you don’t have the time or energy to just survive. You’re here to thrive.

Attributes Are Contagious

It’s a subtle thing, but it’s real: who you surround yourself with becomes who you start to become. Their habits. Their mindset. Their way of viewing the world. Whether they rise to challenges or run from them. Whether they encourage risk or play it safe. Whether they move with purpose or drift through life.

It rubs off.

So be intentional with your circle. Choose people who live out loud, who take chances, who think boldly and act deliberately. Because their courage becomes yours. Their discipline fuels your own. Their wins remind you that yours are possible, too.

Choose Your Circle Wisely

Success doesn’t happen in isolation. Creativity doesn’t flourish in a vacuum. And no one climbs the mountain alone.

Surround yourself with those who are climbing with you—who are just as obsessed with growth, just as committed to the process, and just as determined to make something meaningful out of their lives.

Because the company you keep? It’s not just your circle. It’s your foundation.