"Surrounding Yourself with Positive People and Mentors: A Key to Achieving Excellence"

👥👥 Surround yourself with people who inspire you and challenge you to achieve excellence. 👥👥

Surrounding yourself with people who inspire you and challenge you to achieve excellence is an important aspect of personal growth and development. According to Tony Robbins, "Proximity is power: Always remember that who you spend the most time with is who you eventually become. To reach new heights of success, you must surround yourself with people who not only inspire you but challenge you."³ 

Surrounding yourself with like-minded, motivated people can help you feel empowered to achieve your goals. If your self-esteem takes a blow, schedule time with positive friends, peers, and family members. Experiencing their positivity can improve your mental well-being, minimize your negativity, and empower you to follow your dreams.¹

In addition to surrounding yourself with positive people, it is important to seek out mentors who can guide you on your journey towards excellence. Mentors can provide valuable insights and advice based on their own experiences and can help you avoid common pitfalls along the way.⁴

Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/25/2023

(1) How to surround yourself with good people - Tony Robbins. https://www.tonyrobbins.com/stories/business-mastery/surround-yourself-with-quality-people/.

(2) Self-Empowerment: 7 Ways to Empower Yourself | Maryville Online. https://online.maryville.edu/blog/self-empowerment/.

(3) The Key to Career Growth: Surround Yourself with People Who Will Push You. https://hbr.org/2018/09/the-key-to-career-growth-surround-yourself-with-people-who-will-push-you.

(4) Surround yourself with people who challenge you and encouage - Being Guru. https://www.beingguru.com/surround-yourself-with-people-who-challenge-you-encourage-you-and-lift-your-higher/.