🧭1 Decision That Makes The Biggest Impact On Your Success

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Here’s where we’re headed today:

• Jim Rohn’s thought on your inner circle

• Why your inner circle is so important

• 3 amazing stories of how your inner circle can make a difference

• Steve Jobs on the secrets of life

Jim Rohn’s Thought on Your Inner Circle

"You are the average of the five people that you spend the most time with."

- Jim Rohn

Why Your Inner Circle Is Important

Our interactions with others greatly impact your perceptions, thoughts, and ultimately it can affect your actions. The choice of who you surround yourself with becomes one of the most important decisions that you make on a daily basis and it’s not just the choice of your friends and partners. It is why your parents always told you to choose your friends wisely.

The individuals in your inner circle play a crucial role in shaping our mindset and perspective because where your focus goes, will expand. When you surround yourself with positive, supportive individuals who believe in you then you are more likely to adopt their optimistic outlook on life. Their encouragement pushes you to achieve more than we thought possible. Conversely, when you spend time with negative or toxic people that drain your energy, you will feel the effects. They can instill self-doubt, hinder our personal growth, and even leave us depressed. It becomes essential to choose our friends and companions wisely, seeking those who uplift, inspire, and challenge us to be our best selves.

In today's interconnected world, it is not only your immediate social circle that affects you. The content you consume, such as books, articles, podcasts, and social media, has a significant impact on your thoughts and emotions. Just as spending time with positive people influences you positively, consuming uplifting and educational content helps us expand our horizons, foster personal development, and challenge our limiting beliefs. On the other hand, constantly engaging with negative or harmful content can shape a pessimistic worldview, breed self-doubt, and limit your potential.

Takeaway: Be intentional about who you let into your inner circle. Think about the people that lift your spirits or drain your energy. Questions to ask when thinking about your inner circle:

1. Who are the five people you currently spend the most time with? Reflect on how their influence might be shaping your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and actions.

2. How do the individuals in your inner circle support and fight for you? In what ways do they make you believe in more than just yourself?

3. Who are people that drain your energy and always leave you feeling negative?

4. What does the content (social media, articles, podcasts) say about your mindset?

3 Amazing Stories of How Your Inner Circle Can Make A Difference

Success doesn’t happen alone. Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

People are there along the way to encourage, support, and lift you up during tough times. 2 motivational stories from athletes on people that helped them reach their success.

1. Kevin Durant

   This is a quote from Kevin Durant’s MVP award speech that he specifically thanked his mother called her the real MVP. Durant said, “We wasn’t supposed to be here. You made us believe. You kept us off the street. You put clothes on our backs, food on the table. When you didn’t eat, you made sure we ate. You went to sleep hungry. You sacrificed for us. You the real MVP.”

   Takeaway:

   Kevin Durant's heartfelt acknowledgment of his mother shows the profound impact someone can have on your life. It shows that when people want what is best for you they will be selfless, determined, and give you their unwavering support. It serves as a powerful reminder of the invaluable role that parental love and sacrifice can play in shaping an someone’s success.

2. Coach Ken Carter

   The movie "Coach Carter" is based on the true story of Coach Ken Carter, who coached the basketball team at Richmond High School during the 1998-1999 season. Coach Carter believed in the potential of his players, not just on the court but also in their personal lives and academics. When some players struggled to meet their team’s standards, Coach Carter locked up the gym during an undefeated season and suspended the team until they improved. His unconventional methods faced criticism, but Coach Carter stood firm, believing that discipline and education were the keys to his players' success. Through his unwavering dedication and tough love, Coach Carter taught his team valuable life lessons and everyone went on to graduate.

   Takeaway:

   Coach Ken Carter's story exemplifies the transformative power of a single person who can instill belief and serve as a pivotal figure in one's life. His unwavering belief in his players' potential and his commitment to their growth and development showcases the profound impact that a dedicated mentor can have and remind us that having someone who believes in us, pushes us to overcome obstacles, and instills self-belief can be instrumental in achieving success.

3. Brian Dawkins

   Patrick Sapp was a 5-star recruit that went to high-school with Brian Dawkins. They were both good friends and as they were getting recruited, Patrick asked Brian where he was getting recruited. Brian said South Carolina, but they weren’t returning his calls lately. Patrick said, “Don’t go there. They don’t send anybody to the pros.” He went on to convince Dawkins that he should look at Clemson.

   Brian Dawkins didn’t know, but Sapp was the only reason that he got into Clemson since they weren’t recruiting him. Brian recalls that, “He (Patrick) called Clemson and told them if he went to Clemson, then Brian has to come too.” Brian had no clue, he thought wanted him, but the rest is history!

   Takeaway:

   Be grateful when opportunity comes knocking at your down because it means people believe in you and want the best for you. Sapp didn’t have to do anything, but he believed in his friend and wanted to give him a chance to prove it. From the opportunity, it is your responsibility to take advantage of it.

Steve Jobs on The Secrets of Life

Motivating talk from Steve Jobs on the secret of life and how you think about creating change in the world.

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