Choose Your Circle: Build a Tribe That Elevates You
- Kirk Carlson
- 11 minutes ago
- 2 min read
We’ve all heard it before:
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
But let’s take that further.
You are the energy you allow into your space.
You are the standard your circle sets for itself.
You are the vision that your people either push you toward—or pull you away from.
The Power of the Right Circle
The people around you are either:
• Fueling your growth, or
• Feeding your fears.
When you’re around people who are driven, disciplined, kind-hearted, and focused—something inside you shifts. You begin to think bigger. You hold yourself to a higher standard. You stop settling.
This is not about arrogance or cutting everyone off.
It’s about protecting your peace and elevating your purpose.
What the Right People Do
Here’s what the right kind of circle looks like:
💡 They challenge you — not to compete, but to improve.
🎯 They speak life into your goals, even when you’re doubting yourself.
📈 They celebrate your wins, not resent them.
🧘🏽♂️ They don’t bring drama, but clarity.
🔥 They inspire you, just by how they live.
They don’t drain your energy—they multiply it.
What to Leave Behind
If your circle is full of gossip, jealousy, backhanded compliments, and constant negativity, you’re not growing—you’re surviving.
Let go of:
• 🚫 People who want your attention, but not your success.
• 🚫 Circles that normalize complaining and chaos.
• 🚫 “Friends” who disappear when you start leveling up.
You’re not heartless for outgrowing old environments.
You’re wise.
Higher Goals. Good Vibes. Positive Energy.
The right people won’t question your ambition—they’ll add to it.
They won’t sabotage your peace—they’ll protect it.
They won’t just say “I’m proud of you”—they’ll be proud with you, because they’re growing too.
Let your inner circle reflect your future, not your past.
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✊ Surround yourself with visionaries, builders, warriors, and peacemakers.
At Covenant of Courage and JLBC Cadet Corps, that’s what we do—form real communities that challenge you to lead, serve, and grow.
🖊 Sign the petition: https://chng.it/5yXYvkBtMR
🌐 Learn more: www.CovenantOfCourage.com
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✨ No drama. No mess. Just discipline, mission, and people who want to win with you.
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