11/09/2025
“Surround yourself with people who get it”
As I get older, and as I get closer I get to accomplishing some major life goals, the more I have realized how important it is to surround yourself with people who are supportive in all phases of your life.
The learning phases. The growing phases. The struggling phases. The winning phases. The losing phases. The enjoying life phases.
This is especially true for those who have extravagant dreams and goals. The ones who are bound and determined to get what they want out of life, and those of us who seem to have “tunnel vision” to get there.
So many of us start from the bottom and have to sacrifice greatly to make progress towards our goals and dreams. It’s not fun to miss out on things. It’s not fun to feel guilty. It’s not always fun when you pour every ounce of yourself into your dreams.
Do you see the forrest? Or the trees?
You will lose people along the way.
You will leave people behind.
You will also gain the people who are meant to be on your journey with you.
The more blood, sweat, tears, long days, exhaustion, and time you put into something… the more dedicated and disciplined you will become, and the less others will understand.
When you decide to seriously step on the path of building a business or chasing some insanely large goal, you will miss out on a lot of things your friends and family DO NOT think you should ever miss. They can make you feel guilty, and if you continue to “surround” yourself with those people, you will be mentally and physically exhausted.
I’m not saying get rid of your friends and family. I’m not saying you should not try to explain this life to them, but there will come a time you have to make a decision. If I have learned anything from standouts, successful business people, athletes & champions in all aspects of this world, if you want to win at the highest level, if you want to accomplish huge things, and if you want to live your dream… There can only be ONE PRIORITY.
If you have people in your life that are chasing their own dreams, you’ll notice the conversations are a little different. Everyone is supportive, they hold you accountable, and they continue to push you towards your goals even when you’re ready to throw in the towel.
As for your friends and family that might not understand, you can only explain your unusual life to them so much before you stop and let it go.
Stop explaining yourself to people who don’t want to understand. Stop explaining yourself to the people who don’t support you. Stop explaining yourself to the people who could care less wether you reach your goals in life. These people most likely don’t understand because they have no dreams and goals to work towards.
At the end of the day, most people don’t want to see you succeed. People are always ready to watch you fail. Prove them wrong.
You don’t have to feel guilty about your dedication to whatever your passion is, enjoy the journey and keep crushing your goals sis! ✌🏼
This article was co-wrote by myself and someone who chooses to stay anonymous. We are all struggling with our battles, so keep your head up and keep going.
