How to Supercharge Your Success: It’s All About Who You Hang With

Think about this: Your success isn't just about how hard you work or how smart you are. It’s actually about the people around you.

We all know the feeling:

• Some friends and colleagues get you pumped up and energized.

• Others leave you feeling totally drained and tired.

The Simple Science of Who You Sit Near

Guess what? Research actually proves that the people closest to you physically impact your work.

• Sitting within 25 feet of a high performer can boost how much you get done by 15%. That's a huge lift just from being nearby!

• Sitting within 25 feet of a low performer actually cuts your output by nearly 30%—twice the negative impact.

Your "circle" is more than just who you talk to on the phone. It's the invisible force that either helps you climb higher or holds you back.

 7 Easy Ways to Make Your Circle Better Today

You have the power to change your environment. Here are seven simple, actionable ways to make your circle work for you, starting right now:

1. Find a Believer: Find one person who always sees the best in you and believes you can achieve more than you think. Ask them for a quick chat about your next big idea.

2. Copy the Good Stuff: Spot a daily habit of a successful friend or coworker (like how they plan their mornings or handle stress). Try doing it yourself for a week.

3. Book Inspiring Coffee Dates: Once a month, grab coffee with someone who really motivates you or knows a lot about something you want to learn. Put it on your calendar now.

4. Check Your Top 5: List your five closest work contacts. Do they generally (+) lift you up or (-) bring you down? Start spending less time with the folks who drain your batteries.

5. Start a "Push Club": Get two or three reliable friends to agree to challenge you and keep you honest about your goals. You do the same for them.

6. Switch Up Lunch: Don't eat with the same people every day. Make an effort to eat lunch with one new person each week to hear fresh ideas.

7. Limit the Complainers: Be friendly, but keep your time short with people who constantly complain or "vent." Protect your positive energy.

   
   

Your circle isn't just who you know. It's what you become.

Question: What's one great thing about the people you love being around?